In a coordinated international law enforcement operation on February 19, the notorious LockBit ransomware gang had its Dark Web infrastructure seized by authorities. LockBit is accused of extorting hundreds of companies and organizations globally by encrypting their data and demanding massive ransoms.
In an unusual public mockery of the criminal hackers, authorities replaced LockBit’s website with their own message, claiming to know the identity of its leader known as “LockbitSupp.” Police taunted that LockbitSupp “has engaged with law enforcement,” hinting he may be compromised as an informant. And while not exposing his actual identity, law enforcement did claim to know who he is, where he lives, and how much he’s worth.
