(Getty) U.S. sanctions bulletproof hosting provider for supplying LockBit infrastructure Zservers, a Russia-based company, along with two employees, allegedly ran specialized servers tied to ransomware attacks. 2 days ago By Greg Otto
(Screenshot by Scoop News Group) Thai authorities detain four Europeans in ransomware crackdown The multi-national law enforcement operation targeted the 8base ransomware gang. 3 days ago By Greg Otto
(Getty Images) Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024 Chainalysis says a combination of law enforcement actions and better defenses led to less money going out to ransomware actors. Feb 5, 2025 By Greg Otto
The Department of Justice seal is seen on a lectern ahead of a press conference announcing efforts against computer hacking and extortion at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC on November 28, 2018. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Justice Department unveils charges against alleged LockBit developer The U.S. Department of Justice revealed charges Friday against Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged role as a developer in the notorious… Dec 20, 2024 By Greg Otto
MITRE at the 2020 RSA Conference in San Francisco. (Greg Otto / Scoop News Group) Latest round of MITRE ATT&CK evaluations put cybersecurity products through rigors of ransomware The sixth round of tests included two ransomware variants, while also incorporating macOS for the first time. Dec 11, 2024 By Greg Otto
(Getty Images) Notorious ransomware developer charged with computer crimes in Russia Mikhail Matveev, better known as Wazawaka, was in court last week. Dec 2, 2024 By Greg Otto
The front page of the law enforcement-controlled website formerly used by LockBit to post target data, captured Oct. 1, 2024, after the announcement of additional actions against LockBit. (CyberScoop) Multinational police effort hits sections of Lockbit ransomware operation Law enforcement announced arrests, seizures, and infrastructure takedowns as part of the effort. Oct 1, 2024 By AJ Vicens
(Getty Images) Ransomware saw a resurgence in 2023, Mandiant reports The cybersecurity firm said it saw an increase in activity from ransomware gangs last year after a “slight dip” in activity in 2022. Jun 3, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Safe Mode The FBI’s Brett Leatherman on LockBitSupp’s unmasking; a spyware reckoning in Poland Brett Leatherman, Deputy Assistant Director for Cyber Operations, FBI May 16, 2024 By CyberScoop Staff
The Boeing Company headquarters are shown January 25, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Boeing confirms attempted $200 million ransomware extortion attempt That attempt was one of multiple “extremely large” ransom demands made by LockBit over the years, authorities said. May 8, 2024 By AJ Vicens