Risky Bulletin Newsletter
October 02, 2024
Risky Biz News: New EvilCorp sanctions and LockBit arrests drop on Counter Ransomware Initiative summit week
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This week, the Counter Ransomware Initiative is holding its yearly summit in Washington, and the US-led coalition decided to celebrate its fourth anniversary with a crackdown on everybody's "favorite" cybercrime groups—LockBit and EvilCorp.
Announcements included new LockBit arrests and server seizures, and more sanctions on newly uncovered EvilCorp members—including a former FSB Spetsnaz officer who has been quietly protecting the group from local authorities.
New LockBit ransomware arrests, server seizures, indictments