Ransomware Group “Hunters International” Shuts Down, Offers Decryption Keys to Victims

In an unusual move, the ransomware group Hunters International has announced it is shutting down operations and offering decryption keys to all of its previous victims. The announcement came Thursday morning via the gang’s dark web site, which has since been wiped of all leaked data. In their final message, the group stated: “After careful…

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Exposed: How ransom gang Lockbit negotiates payments

Source: https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2025/exposed–how-ransom-gang-lockbit-negotiates-payments.html “Don’t go to the police or the FBI for help and don’t tell anyone that we attacked you.” That’s how ransomware gang Lockbit greets its victims. In ransom notes left on compromised systems, the Russia-linked group directs its targets to a “secret chat” link where it promises to restore their sensitive data – for a…

LockBit 3.0 Is Back Again with More Power: Ransomware Surge Targets Global Enterprises

The notorious ransomware group LockBit has once again intensified its presence on the cybercrime stage. Just months after being disrupted by law enforcement agencies, LockBit 3.0—also known as “LockBit Black“—has returned with renewed strength, deploying a more powerful encryptor and targeting a fresh wave of organizations worldwide. A Relentless Comeback Recent cybersecurity reports reveal a…

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LockBit 4.0 Ransomware: A New Threat Emerges in 2025

LockBit, one of the most notorious ransomware families, has unveiled its latest iteration—LockBit 4.0. This development marks a significant evolution in the ransomware landscape, with advanced features designed to expand its reach and intensify its impact. Our team recently identified a victim of the newly released LockBit 4.0 ransomware. The ransomware employs an advanced hybrid…

Exclusive: US DOJ Charges Russian-Israeli National for Developing LockBit Ransomware Tools

In an exclusive investigation, lockbitdecryptor has obtained detailed insights into the recent charges filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Rostislav Panev, a Russian-Israeli dual national accused of playing a pivotal role in the development of the infamous LockBit ransomware. Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel in August and now faces extradition to…

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LockBit 4.0 to Launch February 3, 2025, Marking a New Wave of Ransomware Attacks

At lockbitdecryptor.com, we’ve uncovered shocking revelations that the notorious LockBit ransomware gang is preparing to unleash LockBit 4.0, their latest and most advanced variant, on February 3, 2025. This exclusive information, directly sourced from the dark web and verified through our intelligence network, highlights a significant escalation in ransomware threats for both organizations and individuals…

Law Enforcement Agencies from 12 Countries Target LockBit Ransomware Gang in Major Crackdown

In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, law enforcement agencies from 12 countries have collaborated to arrest four individuals linked to the notorious LockBit ransomware gang. This operation marks a crucial phase in ongoing efforts to dismantle one of the most prolific ransomware organizations in the world. Among those arrested is a suspected…

Who is LockbitSupp? (Latest Update)

The Justice Department today unsealed an indictment charging Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the administrator and developer of the LockBit ransomware group. The U.S. Department of State, through the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP), is announcing a reward offer of up to $10,000,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction in any…

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Lockbit 3.0 Black is Back Again with More Powerful Encryptions after FBI Attack

Recently, our team was analyzing new variants of Lockbit 3.0 ransomware and found a sample by victim. He is the owner of a small tech company in Turkey, contacted our team and sent some sample files for testing. After testing extensively, our team got to know that these files are very similar with the Lockbit…