Operation Cronos, a Europol-led coalition of law enforcement agencies from 10 countries, announced in February that it had disrupted LockBit, one of the most prolific ransomware gangs in the world, at “every level” of its operations. Being responsible for 25% to 33% of all ransomware attacks in 2023, LockBit had become target No. 1. However, just a week after Operation Cronos’ takedown, the gang was relaunched, and continued to target organizations.
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