The Mysterious Case of the Missing Trump Trial Ransomware Leak
Mar 6, 2024
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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.
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.
Challenges Faced by Lockbit After Law Enforcement Takedown
Following a law enforcement operation that targeted Lockbit's infrastructure and compromised their operations, the ransomware group faced disruptions and setbacks. Despite their reemergence with a new dark website and renewed threats to leak stolen data, Lockbit's failure to follow through on their promises suggested their operation was considerably affected by the recent law enforcement actions. Speculations arose regarding the group's credibility, potential bluffing tactics, and the implications of their empty threats on their victims, including the Fulton County government and the ongoing proceedings related to the Trump case.
The notorious LockBit gang promised a Georgia court leak "that could affect the upcoming US election.” It didn't materialize—but the story may not be over yet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.