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Operation Cronos: law enforcement disrupted the LockBit operation

Security Affairs

Since January 2020, affiliates utilizing LockBit have targeted organizations of diverse sizes spanning critical infrastructure sectors such as financial services, food and agriculture, education, energy, government and emergency services, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. on January 5, 2020.

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Examples and uses of GIS

IBM Big Data Hub

Urban planning Governments use GIS data and GIS-based solutions for urban planning: zoning and land use projects, natural disaster and health event response, roadway system and building design, utility distribution, energy production, and waste and resource management.

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FBI obtained 7,000 LockBit decryption keys, victims should contact the feds to get support

Security Affairs

LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. The LockBit ransomware operation operated under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, recruiting affiliates to carry out ransomware attacks through the utilization of LockBit ransomware tools and infrastructure.

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US GOV OFFERS A REWARD OF UP TO $15M FOR INFO ON LOCKBIT GANG MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES

Security Affairs

LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. The LockBit ransomware operation operated under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, recruiting affiliates to carry out ransomware attacks through the utilization of LockBit ransomware tools and infrastructure.

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How AI is helping companies meet sustainability goals

IBM Big Data Hub

AI tools like ChatGPT are grabbing headlines, but other AI techniques and tools specifically designed for enterprises are quietly helping companies meet their sustainability goals. Discover the current and emerging use cases for AI in waste management, optimization, energy reduction and ESG reporting. Where to next?

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More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation

Security Affairs

“LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. The LockBit ransomware operation operated under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, recruiting affiliates to carry out ransomware attacks through the utilization of LockBit ransomware tools and infrastructure.

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

IBM Big Data Hub

For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. An earlier model built through the IBM-NASA partnership became a tool to help scientists map urban heat islands in the United Arab Emirates and monitor reforestation in Kenya.