Lockbit

LockBit is a cybercriminal group that offers ransomware as a service, allowing malicious actors to carry out attacks by encrypting victims' data and demanding payment. The group was responsible for 44% of all ransomware incidents globally in 2023, with $91 million paid in ransom in the US between 2020 and 2023. LockBit recruits affiliates, cooperates with other criminal groups, and targets various industries, with healthcare and education sectors being the biggest victims. The group is financially motivated and adapts its tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop Protocol servers and compromised credentials.learn more on wikipedia