U.S. Unseals Indictment against Russian Charged with Developing LockBit Ransomware

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Saturday, May 11, 2024
Author: 
Brewster Zaras
Volume: 
40
Issue: 
5
Abstract: 

        On May 7, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the unsealing of charges against a Russian national for his alleged role as the creator, developer, and administrator of the LockBit ransomware group from its start in September 2019.  LockBit is believed to be the most prolific ransomware group in the world.