Dmitry Khoroshev revealed as leader of LockBit ransomware gang

theguardian.com

Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev, leader of ransomware group LockBit, was unmasked by the UK's NCA. He offered $10m for his identity but was exposed. LockBit targeted high-profile victims like Royal Mail and Boeing. Law enforcement seized their infrastructure in February. Khoroshev remains at large in Russia, where cybercriminals are not extradited. NCA disrupted LockBit's operations, revealing affiliates were not paid despite criminal activities.


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