LockBit 3.0 Variant Generates Custom, Self-Propagating Malware
Kaspersky researchers discovered the new variant after responding to a critical incident targeting an organization in West Africa.
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Kaspersky researchers discovered the new variant after responding to a critical incident targeting an organization in West Africa.
The most prolific ransomware group in recent years was on the decline at the time of its takedown, security researchers say.
In targeting Apple users, LockBit is going where no major ransomware gang has gone before. But it's a warning shot, and Mac users need not worry yet.
Code could allow other attackers to develop copycat versions of the malware, but it could help researchers understand the threat better as well.