U.S. Charges Russian National with Developing and Operating LockBit Ransomware
Alleged LockBit Developer Created and Operated Most Prolific Ransomware Variant Under Aliases “LockBit” and “LockBitSupp”; U.S State Department Offers Reward Up to $10M; U.S. Department of Treasury Designates LockBit Administrator for Sanctions The U.S. Justice Department unsealed charges today against a Russian national for his alleged role as the creator, developer, and administrator of the […]
If you’re thinking of paying a ransom demand, think again.
For years now, law enforcement has been urging victims of ransomware attacks not to pay ransom. Their explanations are simple: (1) criminals do not keep their word to delete any data they have stolen from you, (2) criminals will not keep their word not to attack you again, and (3) paying criminals encourages them to […]