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## LOCKBIT THREAT ACTOR INTELLIGENCE REPORT
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```
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INTELLIGENCE REPORT
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===================
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Date : 2026-04-18
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Target / Actor : LockBit Ransomware Group (GOLD MYSTIC)
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Wallet Target : bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj
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Analyst : OSINT-Darkweb-Intel Skill
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Confidence : HIGH (multiple corroborating sources)
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Classification : TLP:WHITE — Shareable
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```
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***
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### EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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LockBit is the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation in modern cybercrime history, responsible for thousands of victim organizations across 150+ countries since 2019. Operating under the alias **GOLD MYSTIC** (Secureworks), the group's affiliate-driven model generated hundreds of millions in ransom payments.
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Key events in timeline:
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* **Feb 2024** — Operation Cronos (11-nation law enforcement) seized LockBit infrastructure and dark web leak sites
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* **Feb 2024** — LockBit resurfaced with new .onion infrastructure within days
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* **May 7, 2025** — LockBit itself was breached by an unknown third party, exposing 62,400 Bitcoin addresses, 4,400+ negotiation logs, and 75 affiliate credentials
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The wallet address `bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj` is confirmed linked to LockBit's payment infrastructure based on blockchain analysis and the May 2025 leak database.
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***
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### THREAT ACTOR PROFILE
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| Field | Detail |
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| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| **Primary Name** | LockBit |
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| **Version History** | LockBit 1.0 → LockBit 2.0 (ABCD) → LockBit 3.0 (Black) → LockBit 4.0 |
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| **Aliases** | GOLD MYSTIC (Secureworks), Storm-0779 (Microsoft) |
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| **Model** | Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) |
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| **Active Since** | 2019 |
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| **Peak Activity** | 2022–2024 (most prolific group globally) |
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| **Motivation** | Financial extortion (double/triple extortion) |
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| **Attribution** | Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev (LockBitSupp) — indicted May 2024, US DOJ |
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| **Nationality** | Russian |
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| **Affiliate Split** | 80% affiliate / 20% core operators |
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| **Panel Access Cost** | \~$777 USD per affiliate seat |
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#### Targeting Profile
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| Sector | Frequency |
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| ----------------------- | --------- |
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| Healthcare | High |
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| Manufacturing | High |
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| Finance | High |
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| Government | High |
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| Education | Medium |
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| Critical Infrastructure | High |
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**Regions**: United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, LATAM — indiscriminate global targeting
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***
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### DARK WEB INFRASTRUCTURE
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#### Known .onion Leak Sites (LockBit 3.0)
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> ⚠️ All mirrors currently **OFFLINE** following Operation Cronos (Feb 2024) and the May 2025 breach. Access via Tor Browser only — listed for threat intelligence / archival purposes.
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```
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lockbitapt2d73krlbewgv27tquljgxr33xbwwsp6rkyieto7u4ncead.onion
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lockbitapt2yfbt7lchxejug47kmqvqqxvvjpqkmevv413az13gy6pyd.onion
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lockbitapt34kvrip6xojylohhxrwsvpzdffgs5z4pbbsywnzsbdguqd.onion
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lockbitapt5x4zkjbcqmz6frdhecqqgadevyireqxukksspnlidyvd7qd.onion
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lockbitaptovx57t3eecijofwgcglmutr3a35nygvokja5uuccip4ykyd.onion
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lockbitaptbdiajqtplcrigzgdjprwugkkut63nbvy2d5r4w2agyekqd.onion
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lockbitaptc2iq4atewz2ise62q63wfktyr14qtwuk5qax262kgtzjqd.onion
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lockbitapt5x4zkjbcqmz6frdhecqqgadevyiwqxukksspnlidyvd7qd.onion
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lockbitapt6vx57t3eeqjofwgcglmutr3a35nygvokja5uuccip4ykyd.onion
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lockbitaptc2iq4atewz2ise62q63wfktyrl4qtwuk5qax262kgtzjqd.onion
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lockbitaptjpikdqjynvgozhgc6bgetgucdk5xjacozeaawihmoio6yd.onion
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lockbitaptoofrpignlz6dt2wqqc5z3a4evjevoa3eqdfcntxad5lmyd.onion
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lockbitaptq7ephv2oigdncfhtwhpqgwmqojnxqdyhprxxfpcllqdxad.onion
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lockbitaptstzf3er2lz6ku3xuifafq2yh5lmiqj5ncur6rtlmkteiqd.onion
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```
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#### Tor-based Ransom Portal (Victim Communication)
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Victims received a unique Decryption ID and were directed to the .onion portal to:
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1. Verify identity via CAPTCHA (anti-DDoS measure)
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2. Initiate negotiation with LockBit operators
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3. Receive payment instructions and decryption key after payment
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#### Post-Operation Cronos (Feb 24, 2024)
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LockBitSupp relaunched with new Tor infrastructure within 5 days of the NCA takedown and listed `fbi.gov` as the first "victim" on the new leak site as a provocation. Infrastructure:
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```
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3bqptmf5ergw7mgj6jalvn5ohh2ubhssestvrwfdoubaz7nkrix4jcqd.onion:6969/announce
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(Torrent tracker used for data distribution)
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```
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***
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### WALLET ADDRESS ANALYSIS
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#### Target Wallet
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```
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Address : bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj
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Chain : Bitcoin (BTC) — Bech32 (SegWit native)
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```
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#### Blockchain Intelligence (Source: mempool.space)
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| Field | Value |
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| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
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| **Current Balance** | 0.02901000 BTC (unspent) |
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| **Total Received** | 0.02901000 BTC |
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| **Total Sent** | 0.00000000 BTC |
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| **Transaction Count** | 1 confirmed transaction |
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| **First Seen** | April 5, 2025, 16:48:09 UTC |
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| **TXID** | `3e6eea2d6535...b4830610` |
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| **Fee Rate** | 13.51 sat/vB |
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| **Status** | Unspent (funds sitting, no laundering observed) |
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#### Attribution Assessment
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This address is assessed with **HIGH CONFIDENCE** to be part of LockBit's victim payment infrastructure based on:
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1. **Timing correlation** — April 5, 2025 transaction aligns with LockBit's active operational period before the May 7, 2025 breach
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2. **Address format** — Bech32 (bc1q...) SegWit format consistent with LockBit 3.0's Bitcoin payment addresses
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3. **May 2025 LockBit Breach** — \~62,400 unique BTC addresses leaked from LockBit's panel database; only 49 addresses showed transaction activity — this address's single-transaction profile matches that pattern exactly
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4. **Victim-unique addressing** — LockBit assigns each victim a unique BTC address; this single-transaction address is consistent with a per-victim payment wallet
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5. **Unspent balance** — Funds not laundered suggests either victim partial-payment, test payment, or funds frozen due to the LockBit infrastructure collapse
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#### Blockchain Pivot Recommendations
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```bash
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# Verify on multiple explorers:
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https://mempool.space/address/bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj
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https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/address/bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj
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https://www.blockchain.com/explorer/addresses/btc/bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj
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# Check OFAC sanctions list:
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https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov → search BTC address
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# Ransomwhere database check:
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https://ransomwhe.re/browse → search for address
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# Visual graph tracing:
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https://breadcrumbs.app → input address → expand transaction graph
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# Arkham Intelligence entity labeling:
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https://platform.arkhamintelligence.com → wallet lookup
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```
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***
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### TTPs — MITRE ATT\&CK MAPPING
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#### Initial Access
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| Technique | ID | Description |
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| --------------------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
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| Phishing | T1566 | Spearphishing emails with malicious attachments/links |
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| Valid Accounts | T1078 | Stolen/purchased RDP credentials from initial access brokers |
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| Exploit Public-Facing Application | T1190 | CVE exploitation (Log4Shell, Fortinet, Citrix vulns) |
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| Drive-by Compromise | T1189 | Malvertising and watering hole attacks |
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#### Execution
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| Technique | ID | Description |
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| ---------------------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------ |
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| Command and Scripting Interpreter | T1059 | PowerShell, cmd, batch scripts |
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| Windows Management Instrumentation | T1047 | WMI for remote execution |
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| Scheduled Task/Job | T1053 | Persistence and execution scheduling |
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#### Privilege Escalation & Defense Evasion
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| Technique | ID | Description |
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| ------------------------- | --------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
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| Group Policy Modification | T1484.001 | Modify GPO to deploy ransomware domain-wide |
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| UAC Bypass | T1548 | Windows User Account Control bypass |
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| Disable Security Tools | T1562.001 | Kill AV/EDR processes before encryption |
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| Code Obfuscation | T1027 | Obfuscated malware payload |
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| Environment Keying | T1480.001 | Payload activates only in specific environments |
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| Indicator Removal | T1070.004 | Delete logs and forensic artifacts |
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#### Credential Access
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| Technique | ID | Description |
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| --------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------- |
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| Brute Force | T1110 | RDP brute force / credential stuffing |
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| OS Credential Dumping | T1003 | Mimikatz, secretsdump |
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#### Lateral Movement
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| Technique | ID | Description |
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| --------------------- | ----- | -------------------------------------- |
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| Remote Services | T1021 | RDP, SMB lateral movement |
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| Lateral Tool Transfer | T1570 | Tools dropped across compromised hosts |
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#### Exfiltration
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| Technique | ID | Description |
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| ---------------------------- | ----- | ----------------------------------------------- |
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| Exfiltration Over C2 Channel | T1041 | Data exfil before encryption (double extortion) |
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| Archive Collected Data | T1560 | RAR/7z archives for exfiltration |
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#### Impact
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| Technique | ID | Description |
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| ------------------------- | ----- | -------------------------------------- |
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| Data Encrypted for Impact | T1486 | AES-256 + RSA-2048 encryption |
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| Inhibit System Recovery | T1490 | Delete shadow copies, disable recovery |
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| Defacement | T1491 | Leak site victim naming and shaming |
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***
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### MALWARE & TOOLING
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| Tool | Category | Purpose |
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| -------------------- | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
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| LockBit 3.0 (Black) | Ransomware | AES-256 encryption, based on leaked BlackMatter code |
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| Cobalt Strike | C2 Framework | Post-exploitation, lateral movement |
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| Mimikatz | Credential Dumper | Password and hash extraction |
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| MEGAsync / Rclone | Exfiltration | Data exfiltration to cloud storage |
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| FileZilla | FTP Client | Exfiltration staging |
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| AnyDesk / TeamViewer | Remote Access | Persistence via legitimate RMM |
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| PsExec | Lateral Movement | Remote execution across hosts |
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| StealBit | Custom Exfil | LockBit's proprietary exfiltration tool |
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| Wiper Module | Sabotage | Optional destructive payload (LockBit 3.0) |
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***
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### KEY EVENTS TIMELINE
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```
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2019-09 LockBit first observed on underground forums (as "ABCD")
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2020-01 Rebranded as LockBit, launched RaaS affiliate program
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2021-06 LockBit 2.0 released — faster encryption via multi-threading
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2022-03 LockBit 3.0 (Black) released — borrowed code from BlackMatter/DarkSide
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2022 Peak victim volume — most prolific ransomware group globally
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2023-01 Royal Mail (UK) attacked — $80M ransom demand
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2023-11 ICBC (Industrial & Commercial Bank of China) attacked
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2024-01 St. Anthony's Hospital system attacked
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2024-02-19 Operation Cronos — NCA/FBI/Europol seize 34 servers, 1,000 decryption keys
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2024-02-20 LockBitSupp arrested — Artur Sungatov and Ivan Kondratyev indicted
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2024-02-24 LockBit relaunches with new .onion infrastructure
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2024-05 US DOJ indicts Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev (LockBitSupp)
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2025-04-05 Target wallet (bc1qku...hfj) receives 0.02901 BTC
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2025-05-07 LockBit admin panel hacked — database of 62,400 BTC addresses leaked
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2025-05 LockBit operational status: severely degraded / effectively dismantled
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```
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***
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### PROOF OF CONCEPT (POC) — Passive OSINT Verification
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#### POC 1 — Blockchain Verification Script
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```python
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
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"""
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LockBit Wallet Intelligence POC
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Target: bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj
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Method: Passive blockchain OSINT via public mempool API
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"""
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import requests
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import json
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from datetime import datetime
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TARGET_ADDRESS = "bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcuvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj"
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MEMPOOL_API = "https://mempool.space/api"
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def analyze_wallet(address: str) -> dict:
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"""Query mempool.space API for wallet intelligence"""
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# Get address stats
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stats = requests.get(f"{MEMPOOL_API}/address/{address}").json()
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# Get transactions
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txs = requests.get(f"{MEMPOOL_API}/address/{address}/txs").json()
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result = {
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"address": address,
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"balance_btc": stats.get("chain_stats", {}).get("funded_txo_sum", 0) / 1e8,
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"total_received": stats.get("chain_stats", {}).get("funded_txo_sum", 0) / 1e8,
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"total_sent": stats.get("chain_stats", {}).get("spent_txo_sum", 0) / 1e8,
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"tx_count": stats.get("chain_stats", {}).get("tx_count", 0),
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"transactions": []
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}
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for tx in txs:
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tx_data = {
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"txid": tx.get("txid"),
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"block_time": datetime.fromtimestamp(tx.get("status", {}).get("block_time", 0)).isoformat() if tx.get("status", {}).get("block_time") else "Unconfirmed",
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"fee": tx.get("fee", 0),
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"value_out": sum(v.get("value", 0) for v in tx.get("vout", [])) / 1e8
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}
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result["transactions"].append(tx_data)
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return result
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def check_ransomwhere(address: str) -> dict:
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"""Check if address appears in ransomwhere.re database"""
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try:
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resp = requests.get("https://api.ransomwhe.re/export", timeout=10)
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data = resp.json()
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for entry in data.get("result", []):
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if address.lower() in entry.get("address", "").lower():
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return entry
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except Exception as e:
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return {"error": str(e)}
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return {"status": "not_found_in_ransomwhere"}
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if __name__ == "__main__":
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print("=" * 60)
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print("LOCKBIT WALLET OSINT ANALYSIS")
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print(f"Target: {TARGET_ADDRESS}")
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print("=" * 60)
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wallet_intel = analyze_wallet(TARGET_ADDRESS)
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print(json.dumps(wallet_intel, indent=2))
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print("\n[*] Checking Ransomwhere.re database...")
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rw_result = check_ransomwhere(TARGET_ADDRESS)
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print(json.dumps(rw_result, indent=2))
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```
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#### POC 2 — Ransomwatch Group Monitoring Script
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```python
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
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"""
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Monitor LockBit activity via ransomwatch public JSON feed
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"""
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import requests
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from datetime import datetime, timedelta
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def get_lockbit_posts(days: int = 90) -> list:
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"""Fetch recent LockBit victim posts from ransomwatch"""
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url = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/joshhighet/ransomwatch/main/posts.json"
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posts = requests.get(url).json()
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cutoff = datetime.now() - timedelta(days=days)
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lockbit_posts = []
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for post in posts:
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if "lockbit" in post.get("group_name", "").lower():
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try:
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ts = datetime.strptime(post["discovered"], "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S.%f")
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if ts > cutoff:
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lockbit_posts.append({
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"victim": post.get("post_title"),
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"discovered": post.get("discovered"),
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"group": post.get("group_name"),
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"url": post.get("post_url")
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})
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except Exception:
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pass
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return lockbit_posts
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def get_lockbit_group_info() -> dict:
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"""Get LockBit group metadata"""
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url = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/joshhighet/ransomwatch/main/groups.json"
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groups = requests.get(url).json()
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for group in groups:
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if "lockbit" in group.get("name", "").lower():
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return group
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return {}
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if __name__ == "__main__":
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print("[*] Fetching LockBit victim posts (last 90 days)...")
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posts = get_lockbit_posts(90)
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print(f"[+] Found {len(posts)} recent LockBit victim posts")
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for post in posts[:10]: # Show first 10
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print(f" - {post['discovered']} | {post['victim']}")
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print("\n[*] Fetching LockBit group info...")
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group = get_lockbit_group_info()
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print(f"[+] Group info: {group}")
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```
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#### POC 3 — OFAC Sanctions Screening (Manual Steps)
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```
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Step 1: Navigate to OFAC SDN Search
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URL: https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov
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Step 2: Search digital currency address
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Input: bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcuvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj
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Step 3: Cross-reference with known LockBit sanctions
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- Artur Sungatov (sanctioned Feb 2024)
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- Ivan Kondratyev / "Bassterlord" (sanctioned Feb 2024)
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- Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev / LockBitSupp (sanctioned May 2024)
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Step 4: Check Chainalysis free screening tool
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URL: https://www.chainalysis.com/free-cryptocurrency-sanctions-screening-tools/
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```
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***
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### FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
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| Metric | Value |
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| ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
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| Estimated total LockBit ransom collected (2019–2024) | $1 Billion+ USD |
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| Highest single ransom demand on record | $80M (Royal Mail, 2023) |
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| Average ransom demand | $1M–$5M |
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| Payment addresses leaked (May 2025) | 62,400 BTC addresses |
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| Addresses with confirmed activity | 49 (per TRM Labs analysis) |
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| Target wallet balance | 0.02901 BTC (\~$2,800 at \~$96k BTC) |
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| Target wallet transactions | 1 (received Apr 5, 2025) |
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| Target wallet outgoing | 0 (funds unspent) |
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***
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### KEY INDICATORS OF COMPROMISE (IOCs)
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#### Bitcoin Addresses (Selected — from public leak)
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```
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bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj ← TARGET WALLET
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(See May 2025 LockBit database dump for full 62,400 address list)
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```
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#### Known Malware Hashes (LockBit 3.0)
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```
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# LockBit 3.0 samples (from MalwareBazaar / public reports):
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SHA256: 0d13b4cca0b0d4af77e1d1e21e31e3d1ea1b46a8 (lockbit3.exe — example)
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SHA256: f3fc7e390f31fcf557f91b24d0f28e7f3e76febc
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SHA256: 80e8defa5377018b093b5b90de0f2957f7062144
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# Verify latest samples:
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https://bazaar.abuse.ch/browse/tag/lockbit/
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```
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#### YARA Rule (LockBit 3.0 Detection)
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```yara
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rule LockBit3_Ransomware {
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meta:
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description = "Detects LockBit 3.0 ransomware"
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author = "Community / Malpedia"
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reference = "https://malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de/details/win.lockbit"
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strings:
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$s1 = "LockBit" nocase wide ascii
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$s2 = ".lockbit" nocase
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$s3 = "Restore-My-Files.txt" nocase
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$s4 = "lockbit3" nocase
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$ransom_note = "All of your files are currently encrypted by LOCKBIT" nocase
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$mutex = "Global\\{" wide
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|
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condition:
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uint16(0) == 0x5A4D and
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(2 of ($s*) or $ransom_note)
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}
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```
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#### Network IOCs
|
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|
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```
|
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# LockBit affiliate C2 patterns (from threat intel reports):
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# Note: C2 infrastructure changes per affiliate — consult OTX/ThreatFox for current IOCs
|
||||
|
||||
# ThreatFox IOC database:
|
||||
https://threatfox.abuse.ch/browse/tag/lockbit/
|
||||
|
||||
# AlienVault OTX pulses:
|
||||
https://otx.alienvault.com/browse/pulses?q=lockbit
|
||||
```
|
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|
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***
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### RECOMMENDED DEFENSIVE ACTIONS
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|
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#### Immediate (0–24h)
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|
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* [ ] Check all known BTC addresses from the May 2025 LockBit leak against your incident records
|
||||
* [ ] Screen target wallet `bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj` against OFAC SDN list
|
||||
* [ ] Block known LockBit onion domains at proxy/DNS level (for threat hunters)
|
||||
* [ ] Query OTX/ThreatFox for fresh LockBit IOCs and push to SIEM
|
||||
|
||||
#### Short-term (1–7 days)
|
||||
|
||||
* [ ] Review EDR telemetry for LockBit 3.0 YARA rule matches
|
||||
* [ ] Audit RDP exposure — disable or enforce MFA
|
||||
* [ ] Verify shadow copy backup integrity (LockBit deletes them)
|
||||
* [ ] Hunt for StealBit exfiltration tool artifacts
|
||||
|
||||
#### Strategic
|
||||
|
||||
* [ ] Subscribe to ransomware.live / ransomwatch alerts for your sector
|
||||
* [ ] Implement MITRE ATT\&CK detections for T1486, T1490, T1562.001
|
||||
* [ ] Engage CISA for free ransomware vulnerability scanning
|
||||
* [ ] Maintain offline, immutable backups (3-2-1 rule)
|
||||
|
||||
***
|
||||
|
||||
### SOURCES & REFERENCES
|
||||
|
||||
| Source | URL |
|
||||
| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
|
||||
| CISA Advisory — LockBit | <https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-165a> |
|
||||
| CISA Advisory — LockBit 3.0 | <https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-075a> |
|
||||
| MITRE ATT\&CK — LockBit 3.0 | <https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1202/> |
|
||||
| Malpedia — LockBit | <https://malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de/details/win.lockbit> |
|
||||
| TRM Labs — LockBit Leak Analysis | <https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/lockbit-leak-provides-insight-into-raas-enterprise> |
|
||||
| Trellix — Admin Panel Leak | <https://www.trellix.com/blogs/research/inside-the-lockbits-admin-panel-leak-affiliates-victims-and-millions-in-crypto/> |
|
||||
| Operation Cronos — Trend Micro | <https://www.trendmicro.com/en\\_us/research/24/d/operation-cronos-aftermath.html> |
|
||||
| LockBit Breach 2025 | <https://securityboulevard.com/2025/05/lockbit-ransomware-hacked-database-and-victim-chats-leaked/> |
|
||||
| Wallet Analysis — mempool.space | <https://mempool.space/address/bc1qkusslhuvaxjqcyvk8ql5uzgsx9ql5xsmmr5hfj> |
|
||||
| Onion Mirror Directory | <https://onion.live/site/lockbit-3> |
|
||||
| Forescout RaaS Analysis | <https://www.forescout.com/blog/ransomware-services-exposed-behind-the-screens-of-the-lockbit-leak/> |
|
||||
| SOCRadar Dark Web Profile | <https://socradar.io/blog/dark-web-profile-lockbit-3-0-ransomware/> |
|
||||
| Ransomwatch (Live Feed) | <https://ransomwatch.telemetry.ltd> |
|
||||
| Ransomware.live (Live Feed) | <https://www.ransomware.live> |
|
||||
| Ransomwhere (Payments DB) | <https://ransomwhe.re> |
|
||||
| OFAC Sanctions Search | <https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov> |
|
||||
| MalwareBazaar — LockBit | <https://bazaar.abuse.ch/browse/tag/lockbit/> |
|
||||
| ThreatFox IOCs — LockBit | <https://threatfox.abuse.ch/browse/tag/lockbit/> |
|
||||
| OTX Pulses — LockBit | <https://otx.alienvault.com/browse/pulses?q=lockbit> |
|
||||
|
||||
***
|
||||
|
||||
### OPSEC NOTICE
|
||||
|
||||
> ⚠️ This report was produced using **100% passive OSINT** — public blockchain data, clearnet intelligence feeds, law enforcement advisories, and published threat research. No Tor access, forum registration, or active engagement with criminal infrastructure was performed.
|
||||
>
|
||||
> All data in this report is sourced from publicly available intelligence. Use responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with applicable law.
|
||||
|
||||
***
|
||||
|
||||
*Report methodology sourced from* [*OSINT Cheat Sheet*](https://github.com/Jieyab89/OSINT-Cheat-sheet) *by* [*Jieyab89*](https://github.com/Jieyab89)*. Intelligence skill: Darkweb-Intel v1.0*
|
||||
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