Ogbonda Chivumnovu reports:
It started like a domino effect. One by one, the biggest names in ransomware began to vanish in Q2. From LockBit, once considered the most active and resilient ransomware gang, its empire began to unravel under the pressure of global law enforcement.
Then, almost in sequence, other major players, 8Base, RansomHub, and BianLian shut down or disappeared without a word. By May, someone had hacked LockBit itself and leaked internal data, effectively sounding the death knell for the group. For the first time in a long time, it felt like law enforcement had the upper hand.
Behind the scenes, coordinated takedowns were underway. International task forces tracked infrastructure, unmasked key members, and filed indictments. The message was clear: you’re not untouchable.
The results showed up in the data.
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