Operation Cronos, a Europol-led coalition of law enforcement agencies from 10 countries, announced in February that it had disrupted LockBit — one of the most prolific ransomware gangs in the world — at “every level” of its operations. Being responsible for 25% to 33% of all ransomware attacks in 2023, LockBit had become target No. 1. However, just a week after Operation Cronos' takedown, the gang was relaunched — and continued to target organizations.    

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Carolynn van Arsdale

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