The LockBit ransomware group has unveiled a new website – LockBit 3.0 – to host their ransom extortions and data leaks. The website includes several new features, including an unprecedented bug bounty program to assist the group in securing their site; acceptance of the privacy cryptocurrency, Zcash; and the addition of receiving payments from users to: “extend the timer for 24 … [Read more...]
DC Police Alleged Victim of Double-Extortion Ransomware Attack
Another day, another breach. Although, this time, the victim is the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. and the breach was induced by double-extortion ransomware known as Babuk. The group behind the ransomware attack, the Babuk Ransomware Group, hosts a webpage of their leaks with their most recent addition being the DC Police. The original leak of information was … [Read more...]
