Tag: lockbit
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LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Charged for Billions in Global Ransomware Damages
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in SecurityNewsA dual Russian and Israeli national has been charged in the United States for allegedly being the developer of the now-defunct LockBit ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation since its inception in or around 2019 through at least February 2024.Rostislav Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel earlier this August and is currently awaiting extradition, the U.S. Department of…
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Alleged LockBit Coder Faces 41-Count Indictment in US
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in SecurityNewsUS Seeks Extradition of Dual Russian and Israeli Citizen Rostislav Panev from Israel. A newly unsealed U.S. federal indictment against Rostislav Panev says the LockBit ransomware operation paid the Israeli national a $10,000 monthly salary for coding and consulting services. Federal prosecutors are seeking Panev’s extradition from Israel following his August arrest. First seen on…
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Third member of LockBit ransomware gang has been arrested
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in SecurityNewsLockBit is believed tobe responsible for at least $500 million in ransom payments alone. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/20/third-member-of-lockbit-ransomware-gang-has-been-arrested/
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Justice Department unveils charges against alleged LockBit developer
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Department of Justice revealed charges Friday against Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged role as a developer in the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Panev was arrested in Israel following a U.S. provisional arrest request and is currently awaiting extradition. Authorities allege that Panev has been an instrumental figure…
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LockBit Ransomware Developer Arrested in Israel
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in SecurityNewsDual Russian-Israeli national Rostislav Panev was arrested last August and is facing extradition to the US for playing a critical role in LockBit’s RaaS activities, dating back to the ransomware gang’s origins. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/lockbit-ransomware-developer-arrested-israel
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LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev, a Dual Russian-Israeli Citizen, Arrested
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in SecurityNewsLockBit ransomware gang’s takedown is in progress! First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lockbit-developer-rostislav-panev-russia-israel-arrested/
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US charges Russian-Israeli as suspected LockBit ransomware coder
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in SecurityNewsThe US Department of Justice has charged a Russian-Israeli dual-national for his suspected role in developing malware and managing the infrastructure for the notorious LockBit ransomware group. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-russian-israeli-as-suspected-lockbit-ransomware-coder/
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US unseals complaint against Russian-Israeli accused of working for LockBit
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in SecurityNewsRostislav Panev is facing 40 counts for allegedly working for the cybercrime group as a software developer from 2019 up until February 2024, the same month that law enforcement disrupted the LockBit scheme by seizing its darknet website and infrastructure.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-unseals-lockbit-complaint-israel
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LockBit Admins Tease a New Ransomware Version
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in SecurityNewsThe LockBitSupp persona said LockBit 4.0 will be launched in February 2025 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lockbit-admins-tease-a-new/
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NotLockBit Previously Unknown Ransomware Attack Windows macOS
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in SecurityNewsA new and advanced ransomware family, dubbed NotLockBit, has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, closely mimicking the behavior and tactics of the notorious LockBit ransomware. NotLockBit notably distinguishes itself by being one of the first ransomware strains designed to effectively attack both macOS and Windows operating systems, showcasing powerful cross-platform capabilities.…
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LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return
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in SecurityNewsAn individual associated with the LockBit ransomware gang has broken cover to tease details of a new phase of the cyber criminal operation’s activity, that they claim is set to begin in February 2025 First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617379/LockBit-ransomware-gang-teases-February-2025-return
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Israeli court to hear U.S. extradition request for alleged LockBit developer
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in SecurityNewsRostislav Panev allegedly served as a software developer for LockBit. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/rostislav-panev-lockbit-israel-extradition/
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Breach Roundup: US Seeks Extradition of Alleged LockBit Coder
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in SecurityNewsAlso: Interpol Says ‘Pig Butchering’ Shames Victims, A Data Leak Scandal in Mexico. This week, U.S. asks Israel to extradite an alleged LockBit coder, don’t say pig butchering, and an Apache Struts flaw. A hunt for alleged data thieves in Mexico, Europe probes TikTok and Netfilix fined 4.75 million. A ransomware attack against Texas medical…
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US seeks extradition of alleged LockBit ransomware developer from Israel
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in SecurityNewsRostislav Panev, accused of working with the LockBit gang as a developer, has been in Israeli custody since August, and the U.S. wants to extradite him, according to a news report.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/lockbit-suspect-rostislav-panev-us-seeks-extradition-israel
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
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in SecurityNews
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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ESET: RansomHub most active ransomware group in H2 2024
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in SecurityNewsThe antimalware vendor says law enforcement operations against the LockBit ransomware gang were successful, but a new prolific group has emerged in its place. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366617096/ESET-RansomHub-most-active-ransomware-group-in-H2-2024
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Der Wolf im Schafspelz Cyberkriminelle setzten vermehrt auf vertrauenswürdige Anwendungen für ihre Angriffe
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in SecurityNewsDie kriminelle Verwendung von Anwendungen und Tools auf Windows-Systemen, gemeinhin als »Living Off the Land«-Binärdateien bezeichnet, steigt um 51 %. Lockbit ist trotz staatlicher Intervention die Ransomware Nummer 1. Sophos hat seinen neuesten Active Adversary Report unter dem Titel »The Bite from Inside« veröffentlicht, der einen detaillierten Blick auf die veränderten Verhaltensweisen und Techniken… First…
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Russia Indicts Ransomware Hacker Wanted by the FBI
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in SecurityNewsSuspected LockBit, Babuk Operator Mikhail Matveev Arrested in Russia. A prolific ransomware affiliate hacker and developer is facing criminal charges in Russia, Kremlin media reported Friday. Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev has been wanted by U.S. authorities since 2023 for his role in hacking activities as part of ransomware groups including LockBit, Hive and Babuk. First seen…
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Russia Arrests Prominent Ransomware Operator
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in SecurityNewsMikhail Matveev, aka WazaWaka, had worked with several ransomware groups, including Babuk, Conti, Darkside, Hive and LockBit First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russia-arrests-ransomware-wazawaka/
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Sophos untersucht aufkommende Ramsch-Ransomware Marke Eigenbau
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in SecurityNewsDiese Arten von Ransomware werden keine Millionen-Dollar-Lösegelder wie bei Clop oder Lockbit einfordern, aber getreu dem Motto šMasse statt Klasse kö… First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-untersucht-aufkommende-ramsch-ransomware-marke-eigenbau/a37169/
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Check Point: Meistverbreitete Malware im Juli 2024: Remcos und RansomHub
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in SecurityNewsCheck Point Research hat seinen Global Threat Index für Juli 2024 veröffentlicht. Trotz eines deutlichen Rückgangs im Juni ist LockBit im vergangenen … First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-meistverbreitete-malware-im-juli-2024-remcos-und-ransomhub/a38046/
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Neue Ransomware nutzt TeamViewer als Einfallstor
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in SecurityNewsEine Ransomware-Gruppe nutzt derzeit TeamViewer, um Unternehmensnetzwerke mit einem Verschlüsselungsprogramm auf Basis des geleakten LockBit Ransomwar… First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/neue-ransomware-nutzt-teamviewer-als-einfallstor
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LockBit-Ransomware ist nicht totzukriegen
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in SecurityNewsNur wenige Tage nachdem Strafverfolgungsbehörden viele Server der berüchtigten LockBit-Ransomwaregruppe beschlagnahmt haben, formiert sich das krimine… First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/lockbit-ransomware-ist-nicht-totzukriegen
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A Look Into LockBit PART 1
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in SecurityNewsOut of frustration Many incident response cases we handle, are linked to ransomware incidents, with LockBit being a recurring group we encounter. Even… First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2024/04/22/look-a-bit-into-lockbit-part-1/
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ICBC Ransomware Attack Strikes at the Heart of the Global Financial Order – LockBit on a Roll
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/icbc-ransomware-attack-strikes-at-the-heart-of-the-global-financial-order-lockbit-on-a-roll
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LockBit 3.0’s Bungled Comeback Highlights the Undying Risk of Torrent-Based Data Leakage
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/lockbit-30s-bungled-comeback-highlights-the-undying-risk-of-torrent-based-data-leakage
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Wanted Russian Hacker Linked to Hive and LockBit Ransomware Arrested
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in SecurityNewsA Russian cybercriminal wanted in the U.S. in connection with LockBit and Hive ransomware operations has been arrested by law enforcement authorities in the country.According to a news report from Russian media outlet RIA Novosti, Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev has been accused of developing a malicious program designed to encrypt files and seek ransom in return…