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U.S. Charges Russian National with Developing and Operating LockBit Ransomware

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The U.S. Justice Department unsealed charges today against a Russian national for his alleged role as the creator, developer, and administrator of the LockBit ransomware group from LockBit's appearance in January 2020 through the present, a period during which LockBit was at times the most prolific ransomware group in the world.

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Updated February 5, 2025
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Cybercrime
Financial Fraud
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Criminal Division

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