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FBI’s LockBit Takedown Postponed a Ticking Time Bomb in Fulton County, Ga.

ID: cb3a4445-4710-5219-a4f4-f1369a14367d

STIX ID: report--cb3a4445-4710-5219-a4f4-f1369a14367d

Feed Name: Krebs on Security

Threat Score
80/100

Date Published: 2024-02-26

Date Updated: 2026-04-19

Author: BrianKrebs

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The article describes LockBit’s ransomware intrusion into Fulton County, Georgia, including exfiltration of sealed court and county records, public extortion via a victim shaming site with countdown timers, partial release of stolen files, and allegations that publication could jeopardize trials and endanger individuals; authorities seized some LockBit infrastructure but the group claims retained copies and continues to threaten publication unless paid.

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