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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Trump Trial Ransomware Leak
Mar 6, 2024
Exploring the disappearance of the Lockbit gang's promised court leak related to Donald Trump, raising questions about their motives and the outcome. Delving into the uncertainties surrounding ransom payment, law enforcement actions, and creation of a new dark website. Speculation on the failed ransomware leak and potential complications for the trial involving a former president.
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- LockBit gang's credibility questioned due to failure to deliver promised leak on Trump trial documents.
- Law enforcement actions targeting LockBit gang led to disruptions and setbacks in their ransomware operations, casting doubts on their threats.
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Trump Trial Ransomware Leak
The notorious ransomware gang Lockbit threatened to leak documents related to the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump from the Fulton County, Georgia government. Despite setting a deadline and posting specific threats on their dark website, the promised leak never materialized. This unexpected turn of events raised questions about whether Fulton County paid the ransom, if Lockbit actually possessed the court's documents at all, and what led to the sudden removal of all mentions of the threat from their website.
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