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UK NCA announces suspension of LockBit, world’s most harmful cybercrime group

By Crypto FlexsFebruary 21, 20242 Mins Read
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UK NCA announces suspension of LockBit, world’s most harmful cybercrime group
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The UK’s NCA has launched ‘Operation Kronos’ against global cybercrime syndicate LockBit, seizing servers, cryptocurrency accounts and decryption keys and causing significant disruption.

The National Crime Agency’s announcement of a successful international operation against the LockBit ransomware group marks a significant achievement in the global fight against cybercrime. Notorious for ransomware attacks targeting thousands of victims around the world, LockBit has been operating for four years, causing significant financial damage through ransom demands and costs associated with recovery efforts. The success of the operation depends on meticulous infiltration of the LockBit network, resulting in the takeover of critical infrastructure and disruption of criminal activity.

LockBit’s ransomware-as-a-service model allowed it to spread its malware widely, encrypting victims’ data and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency. The operation exposed the group’s operations, seized its source code, and provided valuable information about its activities and affiliates. The seizure of LockBit infrastructure located in three countries and the shutdown of 28 servers associated with its affiliates highlights the far-reaching scope and impact of this operation.

The collaboration between the NCA, FBI and partners from nine other countries demonstrates the power of international cooperation in tackling sophisticated cyber threats. The arrests of LockBit actors in Poland and Ukraine and the freezing of more than 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group highlight the operation’s comprehensive approach to dismantling cybercrime networks.

Decryption key recovery is a critical component of the operation, giving victims hope of retrieving their encrypted data. This aspect of the operation emphasizes a focus on supporting victims, along with efforts to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks.

The operation against LockBit sends a clear message to cybercriminals around the world. This means that no group is beyond the reach of international law enforcement. The successful shutdown of LockBit operations demonstrates the effectiveness of global cooperation and the international community’s commitment to protecting cybersecurity and national security. This operation not only deals a serious blow to one of the world’s most dangerous cybercrime groups, but also lays the foundation for future actions against similar threats, ensuring the safety and security of digital spaces around the world.

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