What other aliases and vendor names is LockBit known by?

LockBit is tracked across the cybersecurity industry by multiple aliases, including: LockBit 3.0, LockBit Black, ABCD Ransomware.

What are the primary motivations and sponsors of LockBit?

LockBit operates from Russia with primary motivation categorized as Financial gain (ransomware), sponsored or affiliated with RaaS criminal organization.

What vulnerabilities and CVEs does LockBit actively exploit?

LockBit has been observed weaponizing vulnerabilities including CVE-2023-27532, CVE-2023-38831, CVE-2023-4966.

LockBit

▲ High Threat Russia

Primary Aliases: LockBit 3.0 LockBit Black ABCD Ransomware

Sponsor / State Affiliation RaaS criminal organization

Primary Motivation Financial gain (ransomware)

Active Timeline 2019 – Present

Confidence Rating 70% (Grounded)

Most prolific ransomware group 2022-2024, CISA advisory, law enforcement takedown attempt

⚔️ Weaponized CVE Matrix (3)

CVE-2023-27532

Weaponized Vulnerability

CVSS 8.5 KEV EPSS 85.0%

CVE-2023-38831

Weaponized Vulnerability

CVSS 8.5 KEV EPSS 85.0%

CVE-2023-4966

Weaponized Vulnerability

CVSS 8.5 KEV EPSS 85.0%

🎯 Target Sectors & Focus

Healthcare Government Education Manufacturing Legal

🛡️ MITRE ATT&CK® Attack Lifecycle (5 TTPs)

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Credential Access & Discovery 1

T1003 Credential theft

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Exfiltration & Impact 2

T1485 Ransomware-as-a-Service

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T1485 Double extortion

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Operational Techniques 2

T1000 Affiliate model

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T1000 Vulnerability exploitation

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Attacks and Vulnerabilities 2026-05-23

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LockBit

⚔️ Weaponized CVE Matrix (3)

🎯 Target Sectors & Focus

🛡️ MITRE ATT&CK® Attack Lifecycle (5 TTPs)

📰 Verified Campaigns & Intelligence Archive

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