'Don't do crime, crime is bad' — Hack on ransomware gang LockBit exposes 59,975 Bitcoin addresses and thousands of victim negotiations: report

From theblock.co

Ransomware gang LockBit has been on the receiving end of a data leak of its own, exposing 59,975 Bitcoin addresses, public keys, and 4,442 negotiation messages with victims following a recent hack. LockBit is a notorious cybercriminal group that runs a Ransomware-as-a-Service operation, developing tools and infrastructure for affiliates who carry out attacks. Like most ransomware groups, it demands payment in cryptocurrencies — typically Bitcoin (BTC) or Monero — with victims instructed to send funds to designated wallet addresses to receive decryption keys or avoid data leaks. Affiliates often launder the ... (full story)