LockBit Cybercrime Gang Leader Unmasked and Sanctioned

A senior Russian leader of the notorious ransomware group LockBit has been identified and sanctioned by Operation Cronos, an international task force of law enforcement agencies.

Dmitry Khoroshev, also known as LockBitSupp, has been sanctioned by the governments of the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. These sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans.

Graeme Biggar, Director General of Britain’s National Crime Agency, commented on the significance of these sanctions: “These sanctions are hugely significant and show that there is no hiding place for cyber criminals like Dmitry Khoroshev, who wreak havoc across the globe. He was certain he could remain anonymous, but he was wrong.”

The World Economic Forum reported on Operation Cronos in February, highlighting the seizure of LockBit’s technical infrastructure and its public-facing leak site on the dark web after a months-long operation.

The Forum’s Cybercrime Atlas provides a platform for cybercrime investigators to generate actionable insights into cybercrime networks using open-source research.

This development marks a significant step in the global fight against cybercrime, demonstrating that even the most elusive cybercriminals can be tracked down and held accountable.