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FBI encourages LockBit victims to step right up for free decryption keys

ID: 7e362909-2620-512c-8352-132fad991a41

STIX ID: report--7e362909-2620-512c-8352-132fad991a41

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
75/100

Date Published: 2024-06-06

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Brandon Vigliarolo

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Law enforcement agencies disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation, recovered over 7,000 decryption keys, and identified an alleged kingpin, Dmitry Khoroshev; however, authorities warn that LockBit affiliates may still retain stolen data and that ransomware activity attributed to the group has continued, so victims should not assume full remediation and should prioritize prevention and collaboration with authorities.

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