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LockBit’s Unravel: How One Takedown Turned Cybercrime’s Kingpin into a Has-Been
LockBit’s ransomware empire crumbled after Operation Cronos, leaving its leader Dmitry Khoroshev hanging by a thread. With its brand in tatters and top affiliates jumping ship, LockBit’s future is uncertain. The ransomware game is tough, but Dmitry’s resilience might just keep him in the running.
Hot Take:
LockBit tried to be the Michael Jordan of ransomware, but it turns out their slam dunk days might be over. What’s next? A rebrand as Cybercrime Consultants Inc.?
Key Points:
- Operation Cronos, led by the UK’s National Crime Agency, severely disrupted LockBit’s operations.
- Revelations during “LockBit leak week” publicly identified the alleged leader, Dmitry Khoroshev.
- LockBit’s reputation has taken a nosedive, leading top affiliates to jump ship for better ransomware groups.
- LockBit’s attack numbers have drastically decreased since the disruption.
- The future of LockBit and its leader, Khoroshev, remains uncertain.
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