Law Enforcement Gains the Upper Hand

In 2024, significant progress was made in the fight against ransomware, particularly with the takedown of the Lockbit group. This notorious cybercriminal organization was known for providing ransomware as a service, making cybercrime accessible to many. Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries, including the U.S. and U.K., successfully infiltrated Lockbit, seizing their servers and source code while arresting key members. This operation resulted in a substantial restructuring of how cybercriminals operate, prompting them to change their strategies to evade future law enforcement actions.