International Law Enforcement Disrupts Major Ransomware Gangs on Dark Web

The FBI and international allies have seized a dark-web site used by the ransomware gang LockBit, known for targeting organizations worldwide, including US healthcare providers. The seizure disrupts LockBit's operations and signals deeper law enforcement access to the hackers' networks. While the group is believed to have members in Eastern Europe, Russia, and China, the impact on the ransomware ecosystem is expected to be significant but short-lived, with cybercriminals extorting a record $1.1 billion in ransom payments last year despite law enforcement efforts.