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FBI Reveals How Operation Cronos Broke LockBit's Affiliate Trust
The FBI disclosed that Operation Cronos dismantled LockBit, the largest ransomware group, by undermining trust between its affiliates. Law enforcement seized infrastructure and leaked data, causing affiliates to flee. The operation's success hinged on psychological tactics rather than just technical takedowns.
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The takedown highlights how disrupting criminal trust networks can be more effective than technical countermeasures alone.
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