FBI Recovers 7,000 Decryption Keys from LockBit Ransomware
Victims urged to reclaim data as law enforcement disrupts notorious cybercriminal group
- FBI has obtained over 7,000 decryption keys from LockBit ransomware operations.
- Victims of LockBit ransomware are encouraged to contact the FBI to recover their encrypted data.
- Operation Cronos led to the seizure of LockBit's servers and infrastructure in February 2024.
- Despite these efforts, LockBit continues to operate and leak stolen data.
- Authorities have identified and are pursuing the group's leaders, offering rewards for information.