Big News for Ransomware Victims: Dark-Web Site of World’s Most Prolific Cyber Gang Seized

February 20th, 2024 — In a major blow to the multinational ransomware gang known as LockBit, and a major win for victims who did not pay up and/or were ripped off even after doing so, the site has been seized and taken down. In addition to being encountered on multiple claim evaluations performed by ClaimPro and Gravity Storm, LockBit has made headlines in recent years by way of their high-profile victims including numerous US health care providers, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and even Fulton County Georgia in recent months. This article provides additional details.