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Operation Cronos: law enforcement disrupted the LockBit operation

Security Affairs

Lockbit ransomware group administrative staff has confirmed with us their websites have been seized. In 2022, LockBit was one of the most active ransomware groups, and its prevalence continued into 2023. In 2022, LockBit was one of the most active ransomware groups, and its prevalence continued into 2023. on January 5, 2020.

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FBI obtained 7,000 LockBit decryption keys, victims should contact the feds to get support

Security Affairs

.” The operation led to the arrest of two members of the ransomware gang in Poland and Ukraine and the seizure of hundreds of crypto wallets used by the group. The authorities also seized the dark web Tor leak site used by the group. It was the first time that the admin of the notorious group was identified by law enforcement.

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US GOV OFFERS A REWARD OF UP TO $15M FOR INFO ON LOCKBIT GANG MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES

Security Affairs

government offers rewards of up to $15 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of LockBit ransomware gang members and affiliates. The operation led to the arrest of two members of the ransomware gang in Poland and Ukraine and the seizure of hundreds of crypto wallets used by the group.

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More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation

Security Affairs

Lockbit ransomware group administrative staff has confirmed with us their websites have been seized. pic.twitter.com/SvpbeslrCd — vx-underground (@vxunderground) February 19, 2024 The operation led to the arrest of two members of the ransomware gang in Poland and Ukraine and the seizure of hundreds of crypto wallets used by the group.

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

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For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. 3 While the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is already underway, accelerating this transition could help further limit emissions, even amid rising global energy needs.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 12 – 18 February 2024

IT Governance

Source 1 ; source 2 New Healthcare USA Yes 12,539 Cal-Comp Electronics Source New Manufacturing Thailand Yes 12,000 Tax Favored Benefits Source New Finance USA Yes 10,974 US GAO (Government Accountability Office) Source New Public USA Yes 6,600 Dobson Technologies, Inc.

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TrickBot member extradited to US faces up to 60 years in prison

Security Affairs

The man was arrested at the end of August at the Seoul international airport, he has remained stuck in the Asian country since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the local government and the cancelation of international travel. Targets included hospitals, schools, public utilities, and governments.