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The LockBit ransomware group, known for impacting numerous organizations globally, has faced a significant development with the extradition of Rostislav Panev to the United States. Panev, a dual Russian-Israeli national, is suspected of being a key developer for the LockBit ransomware operation. He was apprehended in Israel last August, where authorities discovered incriminating evidence on his laptop, including credentials for LockBit's internal control panel and source code for LockBit encryptors and the gang's StealBit data theft tool.

Panev is accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of developing LockBit's ransomware encryptors and StealBit, with activities spanning from June 2022 to February 2024. The LockBit ransomware group has been active since 2019, impacting over 2,500 victims across 120 countries. The extradition signifies a major step in holding individuals accountable for their roles in facilitating the widespread damage caused by LockBit ransomware.

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References :

• securityaffairs.com: The LockBit ransomware group has impacted over 2,500 victims in 120 countries.
• BleepingComputer: LockBit ransomware operator Rostislav Panev was extradited to the US, admitting to development and maintenance of the malware and providing technical guidance to the group.
• www.scworld.com: The LockBit ransomware group has been active since 2019 and has impacted over 2,500 victims in 120 countries, causing significant financial damage.

Classification:

• HashTags: #Ransomware #LockBit #CyberSecurity
• Company: Various Organizations
• Target: Various Organizations
• Attacker: LockBit
• Product: Various Software
• Feature: Ransomware
• Malware: LockBit
• Type: Ransomware
• Severity: Major