LockBit Strikes Back: Ransomware 5.0 Returns with a Vengeance!
LockBit ransomware is back, and it’s celebrating its sixth anniversary with a bang—or rather, a LockBit 5.0 variant. After a brief hiatus, the group is now targeting organizations globally, including Windows and Linux systems. With improved stealth and a revamped affiliate program, it’s like a cybercriminal’s dream come true.
Hot Take:
Oh LockBit, we knew you couldn’t stay away for long! Like a villain in a soap opera, this notorious ransomware group just couldn’t resist making a dramatic comeback. With their new and improved ransomware versions, they’re proving that old dogs can indeed learn new tricks. But let’s see if their plot twist is enough to keep them in the spotlight, or if law enforcement will send them back into hiding once again.
Key Points:
- LockBit ransomware group has made a comeback with new victims since summer 2025.
- Check Point researchers identified over a dozen attacks in September 2025.
- LockBit 5.0, the latest variant, introduces enhancements for efficiency and stealth.
- Attacks affected systems in Western Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
- Affiliates must deposit $500 in Bitcoin to gain access to LockBit’s latest tools.
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