Click Here 114. Exclusive: LockBit ransomware leader says, ‘I felt like I was being hunted’ but they ‘can’t stop me’
Mar 19, 2024
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Lockbit Sub's Ignored Warning
- LockBit's leader, Lockbit Sub, first noticed someone penetration testing his server but ignored the warning due to laziness.
- He was overconfident, saying he had been "swimming in money" for five years, which led to taking security lightly.
Lockbit 2.0 Revolutionized Ransomware
- Lockbit 2.0 simplified ransomware with a point-and-click platform, making attacks accessible to many.
- This innovation led to a dramatic increase in the volume and speed of ransomware attacks worldwide.
Lockbit Sub's Serious Cat Emojis
- Lockbit Sub is a serious, no-nonsense figure who rarely jokes but frequently uses feline-themed emojis.
- His use of cat stickers provided a unique, unexpected lightness to his interactions with researchers.