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Operation Cronos: law enforcement disrupted the LockBit operation

Security Affairs

A joint law enforcement action, code-named Operation Cronos, conducted by law enforcement agencies from 11 countries has disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation. “We can confirm that Lockbit’s services have been disrupted as a result of International Law Enforcement action – this is an ongoing and developing operation.

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

Security Affairs

” In February, a joint law enforcement action code-named Operation Cronos conducted by law enforcement agencies from 11 countries temporarily disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation. LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. continues the NCA.

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Dubai Issues Its First Crypto Law Regulating Virtual Assets

Hunton Privacy

On February 28, 2022, the Emirate of Dubai enacted Law No. 4 of 2022 on the Regulation of Virtual Assets (“ VAL ”) and established the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (“ VARA ”). VAL became effective on March 11, 2022, upon its publication in Dubai’s Official Legal Gazette.

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How Credit Unions Can Fight Back Against BIN Attacks

Rippleshot

Originally Posted Jan 11, 2022 by Northwest Credit Union Association. Fortunately, credit unions have access to a variety of tools, resources, and expertise in their fight against fraudsters’ ever-changing tactics. When it comes to preventing card fraud, issuers need all the help they can get.

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More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation

Security Affairs

Yesterday, a joint law enforcement action, code-named Operation Cronos , conducted by law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation. We can confirm that Lockbit’s services have been disrupted as a result of International Law Enforcement action – this is an ongoing and developing operation.

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

Security Affairs

Yesterday, a joint law enforcement action, code-named Operation Cronos , conducted by law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation. LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. reads the NCA’s announcement.

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Congress Passes Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022

Data Matters

The reporting requirements will cover multiple sectors of the economy, including chemical industry entities, commercial facilities, communications sector entities, critical manufacturing, dams, financial services entities, food and agriculture sector entities, healthcare entities, information technology, energy, and transportation.