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U.S., U.K. Authorities Take Down Notorious LockBit Ransomware Operation

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This takedown serves as a stern warning to cybercriminal groups that authorities are fighting back. LockBit operated what is known as a "ransomware-as-a-service" model, allowing affiliates to use their malware to infect targets with ransomware and then take a cut of any ransom payments.