FBI Recovers 7,000 LockBit Ransomware Keys, Offers Giveaway to Victims

Jun 6, 2024, 11:40 AM

The FBI has recovered over 7,000 decryption keys from the LockBit ransomware group and is urging victims to contact them for support. This significant development follows the seizure of more than 2,500 keys in February 2024. The FBI's action, described by Security Affairs and BleepingComputer, aims to assist victims in recovering their encrypted data and dealing a substantial blow to the ransomware operators. The FBI is effectively giving away these keys to help victims.