International law enforcement agencies disrupt LockBit ransomware group

The LockBit ransomware group has been disrupted in an international law enforcement operation led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) of the United Kingdom. According to various reports, LockBit operates as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) provider, allowing affiliates to negotiate ransoms on behalf of the group. The gang has been linked to thousands of attacks since 2019, targeting companies such as Royal Mail and Boeing. The LockBit ransomware group has gained notoriety for its attacks on various industries, including transportation, manufacturing, and technology. The group is known to demand large ransoms from victims, often threatening to release stolen data if the ransom is not paid. It is unclear at this time how many victims have been affected by the disruption of the LockBit operation or what impact it will have on the group's future activities.