LockBitSupp

Threat Actor updated 15 days ago (2024-11-08T12:44:09.118Z)

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LockBitSupp, a prominent threat actor, has been identified as Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. The group's activities have been under scrutiny due to its involvement in ransomware attacks and other cybercrimes. Khoroshev, who was operating under the aliases "LockBit" and "LockBitSupp," is alleged to have developed one of the most prolific ransomware variants. His actions led to significant attention from international law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. State Department offering a reward of up to $10M for information, and the U.S. Department of Treasury designating him for sanctions. In May 2024, Operation Cronos, a joint effort by the U.K.'s National Crime Agency and the FBI, successfully revealed Khoroshev's identity and indicted him. Khoroshev, based in Voronezh, Russia, had managed to keep his real identity a secret until then. He was accused of not only developing LockBit as early as September 2019 but also maintaining its infrastructure, recruiting new affiliates, and acting as the group's spokesperson under the alias "LockBitSupp." Despite the revelation of his identity and subsequent indictment, LockBitSupp continued to engage in publicity stunts such as offering $1,000 to anyone who got a tattoo of the Lockbit logo and putting a $1 million bounty on information related to his own real-world identity. However, these actions, along with his engagement with law enforcement, are likely to impact the ransomware group’s overall reputation. The situation puts all of LockBit's affiliates at risk and diminishes the street credibility of the group's leader.

Description last updated: 2024-11-04T21:02:13.196Z

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Putinkrab is a possible alias for LockBitSupp. Putinkrab, a threat actor, is known for its involvement in the development and use of highly successful ransomware strains. Emerging onto the scene in 2019, Putinkrab first appeared on Russian cybercrime forums such as XSS, Exploit, and UFOLabs, where they sold ransomware source code written in C. T	2
Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev is a possible alias for LockBitSupp. Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a Russian national from Voronezh, has been identified as a significant threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape. Known by his alias "LockBitSupp," Khoroshev is allegedly the creator, developer, and administrator of LockBit, a notorious ransomware group. His real identi	2
Lockbit Black is a possible alias for LockBitSupp. LockBit Black, also known as LockBit 3.0, is a malicious software that emerged in early 2022 following the release of its predecessor, LockBit 2.0 (or LockBit Red) in mid-2021. The malware has been developed to exploit and damage computer systems by encrypting files, often leading to ransom demands	2

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Associated Malware

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Alias Description	Association Type	Votes
The Lockbit Malware is associated with LockBitSupp. LockBit is a malicious software, or malware, known for its damaging and exploitative functions. It infiltrates systems via dubious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge, and can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or hold data hostage for ransom. The LockBit	is related to	11
The Conti Malware is associated with LockBitSupp. Conti is a type of malware, specifically ransomware, that infiltrates systems to exploit and damage them. Often spreading through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or hold data hostage for ransom. Notably, Conti was linked to several ra	Unspecified	2
The Clop Malware is associated with LockBitSupp. Clop, a malicious software (malware), is linked to a Russian-speaking cybercriminal group also known as Cl0p. It is designed to exploit and damage computer systems by stealing personal information, disrupting operations, or holding data hostage for ransom. In May 2023, the Clop group began exploitin	Unspecified	2

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The Zeon Threat Actor is associated with LockBitSupp. Zeon, a known threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape, has been linked to several high-profile ransomware attacks. It was instrumental in crypting SVCReady and CargoBay loaders, observed in Quantum and Royal ransomware attacks respectively. Zeon has also employed third-party ransomware such as B	is related to	2
The Blackmatter Threat Actor is associated with LockBitSupp. BlackMatter, a threat actor in the cybersecurity realm, is known for its malicious activities and has been linked to several ransomware strains. The group emerged as a successor to the DarkSide ransomware, which was responsible for the high-profile attack on the Colonial Pipeline in May 2021. Howeve	Unspecified	2
The DarkSide Threat Actor is associated with LockBitSupp. DarkSide is a threat actor known for its malicious activities, primarily in the realm of ransomware attacks. One of their most notable exploits occurred on May 7, 2021, when they targeted Colonial Pipeline Co., a major player in the U.S. energy sector. The attack disrupted the gasoline supply across	Unspecified	2
The FIN7 Threat Actor is associated with LockBitSupp. FIN7, also known as Carbanak, Carbon Spider, Cobalt Group, and Navigator Group, is a notorious cybercrime group that has been active since 2012. The group is recognized for its advanced combination of malware and social engineering tactics, having executed numerous successful attacks against global	Unspecified	2
The Alphv Threat Actor is associated with LockBitSupp. Alphv, also known as BlackCat, is a notable threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape. Originating from Russia, this cybercriminal group has been involved in multiple high-profile ransomware attacks, specifically targeting healthcare providers. They gained significant attention after stealing 5TB	Unspecified	2

Source Document References

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Source Link	CreatedAt	Title
BankInfoSecurity	19 days ago	Police Doxing of Criminals Raising Ransomware-Attack Stakes
InfoSecurity-magazine	2 months ago	Evil Corp's LockBit Ties Exposed in Latest Phase of Operation Cronos
BankInfoSecurity	2 months ago	LockBit and Evil Corp Targeted In Anti-Ransomware Crackdown
BankInfoSecurity	3 months ago	RansomHub Hits Powered by Ex-Affiliates of LockBit, BlackCat
CERT-EU	9 months ago	Fulton County, Security Experts Call LockBit’s Bluff – Krebs on Security \| #ransomware \| #cybercrime
DARKReading	8 months ago	After LockBit, ALPHV Takedowns, RaaS Startups Go on a Recruiting Drive
Flashpoint	4 months ago	COURT DOC: Two Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty to Participation in LockBit Ransomware Group
DARKReading	4 months ago	Two Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty to Participating in LockBit Ransomware Group
InfoSecurity-magazine	4 months ago	Two Russians Convicted for Role in LockBit Attacks
Securityaffairs	4 months ago	Russian nationals plead guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware group
Securityaffairs	4 months ago	Russian nationals plead guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware group
InfoSecurity-magazine	4 months ago	Cyber-Attack on Evolve Bank Exposed Data of 7.6M Customers
Securityaffairs	6 months ago	FBI obtained 7,000 LockBit decryption keys, victims should contact feds to get support
Checkpoint	6 months ago	13th May – Threat Intelligence Report - Check Point Research
Krebs on Security	6 months ago	How Did Authorities Identify the Alleged Lockbit Boss?
Securityaffairs	6 months ago	LockBit gang claimed responsibility for the attack on City of Wichita
Flashpoint	7 months ago	COURT DOC: U.S. Charges Russian National with Developing and Operating LockBit Ransomware
DARKReading	7 months ago	Australia Sanctions LockBit Honcho to Cut Off Cash
Securityaffairs	7 months ago	Law enforcement agencies identified LockBit ransomware admin and sanctioned him
InfoSecurity-magazine	7 months ago	LockBit Leader aka LockBitSupp Identity Revealed