News with the tag "ransomware"

The notorious LockBit ransomware group, one of the most prolific cybercriminal operations globally, has reportedly suffered a significant setback. In a major data breach , sensitive internal data, including a staggering number of Bitcoin addresses associated with their operations and victims, has be...

A group claiming to be from Prague has seemingly hijacked LockBit’s dark web panel and leaked sensitive data, including its internal systems and Bitcoin wallets. LockBit, one of the most notorious ransomware gangs, appears to have been hacked by someone claiming to be from Prague, who leaked interna...

A major breach has rocked the infamous LockBit ransomware gang, exposing nearly 60,000 Bitcoin addresses after hackers defaced its dark web affiliate panels and leaked a trove of internal data online. The cyberattack, discovered on May 7, 2025, targeted LockBit’s dark web infrastructure, defacing af...

The FBI is issuing an alert over an ongoing ransomware campaign known as “Medusa” that’s hit hundreds of victims. Medusa is a type of malicious software first discovered in 2021 that encrypts its victims’ files before demanding a ransom in exchange for a decryption key. Medusa actors typically gain ...

International authorities are ramping up their efforts to stop groups and individuals using the LockBit ransomware to target unsuspecting users. The latest was the crackdown on the Russia-based Zservers , a bulletproof hosting service provider that allegedly had links with the LockBit cryptocurrency...

The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have jointly imposed sanctions on Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) service provider accused of facilitating ransomware operations, particularly for the notorious LockBit ransomware group. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office ...

The global ransomware ecosystem saw a huge shift in 2024, with total ransom payments decreasing by approximately 35% year-over-year, according to a Chainalysis report. In our latest preview chapter for the 2025 Crypto Crime Report, we look at how the ransomware landscape changed in 2024. Here are so...

Ransomware gangs had a lucrative 2023, extorting a record-breaking $1.25 billion in ransomware payments. However, in 2024, the narrative changed. Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, recently revealed that ransomware payments dropped 35% to $813 million. This marks a sharp decline, signaling a ...

Ransomware attacks surged last year, but victim payments declined as users refused to meet demands amid increased recovery efficiency by law enforcement. The lucrative ransomware business earned less from victim payouts year-over-year despite a rise in attacks launched by bad actors in 2024, accordi...

The ransomware business took a hit in 2024, with payments falling 35% year-over-year, according to a new report from Chainalysis. Though the number of ransomware attacks increased in 2024, ransomware gangs made less money, pulling in $814 million compared to 2023’s record-high sum of $1.25 billion. ...