Latest LockBit 2.0 news

LockBit lied: Stolen data is from a bank, not US Federal Reserve

Recently-disrupted LockBit ransomware group, in a desperate attempt to make a comeback, claimed this week that it had hit the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States. Except, the rumor has been quashed.
- Ax Sharma
- June 26, 2024
- 02:20 PM
- 6
The Week in Ransomware - December 16th 2022 - Losing Trust

Today's Week in Ransomware brings you the latest news and stories about the cyberattacks, new tactics, and reports related to ransomware operations.
- Lawrence Abrams
- December 16, 2022
- 05:59 PM
- 0
Fake copyright infringement emails install LockBit ransomware

LockBit ransomware affiliates are using an interesting trick to get people into infecting their devices by disguising their malware as copyright claims.
- Bill Toulas
- June 26, 2022
- 11:05 AM
- 0
Automotive fabric supplier TB Kawashima announces cyberattack

TB Kawashima, part of the Japanese automotive component manufacturer Toyota Boshoku of the Toyota Group of companies, announced that one of its subsidiaries has been hit by a cyberattack.
- Ionut Ilascu
- June 25, 2022
- 09:12 AM
- 0
Mandiant: “No evidence” we were hacked by LockBit ransomware

American cybersecurity firm Mandiant is investigating LockBit ransomware gang's claims that they hacked the company's network and stole data.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 06, 2022
- 03:54 PM
- 0
Foxconn confirms ransomware attack disrupted production in Mexico

Foxconn electronics manufacturer has confirmed that one of its Mexico-based production plants has been impacted by a ransomware attack in late May.
- Bill Toulas
- June 02, 2022
- 04:20 AM
- 0
Online library app Onleihe faces issues after cyberattack on provider

Library lending app Onleihe announced problems lending several media formats offered on the platform, like audio, video, and e-book files, after a cyberattack targeted their vendor.
- Bill Toulas
- April 29, 2022
- 02:01 PM
- 0
LockBit victim estimates cost of ransomware attack to be $42 million

Atento has published its 2021 financial performance results, which have a massive $42.1 million dent from a ransomware attack the firm suffered in October 2021.
- Bill Toulas
- March 31, 2022
- 09:30 AM
- 0
FBI shares Lockbit ransomware technical details, defense tips

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released technical details and indicators of compromise associated with Lockbit ransomware attacks in a new flash alert published this Friday.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 05, 2022
- 10:00 AM
- 0
Accenture confirms data breach after August ransomware attack

Global IT consultancy giant Accenture confirmed that LockBit ransomware operators stole data from its systems during an attack that hit the company's systems in August 2021.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- October 15, 2021
- 10:49 AM
- 0
LockBit gang leaks Bangkok Airways data, hits Accenture customers

Bangkok Airways, a major airline company in Thailand, confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack earlier this month that compromised personal data of passengers.
- Ionut Ilascu
- September 01, 2021
- 03:36 AM
- 0
The Week in Ransomware - August 13th 2021 - The rise of LockBit

This week we saw an existing operation rise in attacks while existing ransomware operations turn to Windows vulnerabilities to elevate their privileges.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 13, 2021
- 04:00 PM
- 0
Accenture confirms hack after LockBit ransomware data leak threats

Accenture, a global IT consultancy giant has likely been hit by a ransomware cyberattack. The ransomware group LockBit is threatening to publish data on its leak site within hours, as seen by BleepingComputer.
- Ax Sharma
- August 11, 2021
- 12:22 PM
- 1
Australian govt warns of escalating LockBit ransomware attacks

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns of an increase of LockBit 2.0 ransomware attacks against Australian organizations starting July 2021.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- August 08, 2021
- 10:00 AM
- 2
The Week in Ransomware - August 6th 2021 - Insider threat edition

If there is one thing we learned this week, it's that not only are corporations vulnerable to insider threats but so are ransomware operations.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 06, 2021
- 05:16 PM
- 1
Energy group ERG reports minor disruptions after ransomware attack

Italian energy company ERG reports "only a few minor disruptions" affecting its information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure following a ransomware attack on its systems.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- August 04, 2021
- 05:34 PM
- 0
LockBit ransomware recruiting insiders to breach corporate networks

The LockBit 2.0 ransomware gang is actively recruiting corporate insiders to help them breach and encrypt networks. In return, the insider is promised million-dollar payouts.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 04, 2021
- 12:19 PM
- 0
The Week in Ransomware - July 30th 2021 - €1 billion saved

Ransomware continues to be active this week, with new threat actors releasing new features, No More Ransom turning five, and a veteran group rebrands.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 30, 2021
- 07:43 PM
- 0
LockBit ransomware now encrypts Windows domains using group policies

An new version of the LockBit 2.0 ransomware has been found that automates the encryption of a Windows domain using Active Directory group policies.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 27, 2021
- 05:10 PM
- 1