Beware Feb. 3, 2025—Diabolic Ransomware Gang Issues New Attack Warning

The LockBit ransomware group, previously disrupted by law enforcement, plans to launch a new version, LockBit 4, on February 3, 2025. The group operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service model, offering affiliates a platform to carry out attacks and share in the profits. The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a suspected developer of LockBit with conspiracy to commit fraud and related computer activity.