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Inside LockBit: Defense Lessons from the Leaked LockBit Negotiations
- The LockBit ransomware gang recently faced a data breach with dark web panels defaced, leading to a MySQL database dump.
- The leaked data includes victim negotiation messages and bitcoin addresses from LockBit's affiliate panel.
- LockBit has evolved since 2019, releasing versions like LockBit 2.0 and LockBit 3.0 with expanded capabilities.
- LockBit operates on an affiliate model, where core developers create ransomware and affiliates execute attacks.
- Their attacks involve initial access, lateral movement, data exfiltration, encryption, and ransom note delivery.
- Leaked chats indicate LockBit demands ransom payment in Bitcoin and offers discounts for payments in Monero.
- The article highlights critical CVEs exploited by LockBit that organizations should prioritize patching or mitigating.
- Systems beyond traditional endpoints like Veeam, vCenter, ESXi, NAS devices, and file transfer tools are also targeted by LockBit.
- Recommendations include patching known vulnerabilities, securing backup infrastructure, and enforcing strong credentials.
- Understanding LockBit's tactics and enhancing security hygiene are crucial to bolster defenses against ransomware threats.
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