LockBit ransomware has rapidly evolved to become one of the most prolific threats of our time. Its technical sophistication, evidenced by the development of tools, such as StealBit, for automated data exfiltration and its adaptation to attack Linux servers, specifically ESXi, demonstrate the advanced adaptability and potential impact on affected organizations.
In addition, the implementation of a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model and double extortion tactics underscore the complexity and coercive nature of their campaigns. The response to this threat, however, has culminated in a collaborative law enforcement effort that has succeeded in dismantling LockBit's infrastructure, leading to the arrest and indictment of several of its operators. In this article we focus on the version of LockBit 3.0, presenting its main features and the current tools for recovering data in case it has been compromised.