LockBit claims to exfiltrate 33TB of data from US Federal Reserve
LockBit claims to have hacked the US Federal Reserve, raising concerns about cybersecurity. The extent of the breach and impact remain unclear as investigations continue.
Read original articleLockBit claims to have hacked the US Federal Reserve, according to recent reports. The cybercriminal group LockBit has allegedly targeted the Federal Reserve in this latest cyber attack. The group has been active in the cybercrime landscape, and this incident adds to their list of high-profile targets. The extent of the breach and the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's operations are currently unclear. This development underscores the ongoing threat posed by ransomware groups and highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. The Federal Reserve has not provided detailed information about the breach at this time, and investigations into the incident are likely ongoing to assess the full scope of the attack.
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