How Did Authorities Identify the Alleged Lockbit Boss? – Krebs on Security

Authorities have identified Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the leader of the LockBit ransomware group. Khoroshev allegedly created and used the LockBit ransomware to extort money from victim organizations. He operated LockBit as a ransomware-as-a-service operation, taking a percentage of the ransom payments. Khoroshev has a history of involvement in cybercrime activities, including creating malware and selling malicious code. He used various aliases, such as NeroWolfe and Putinkrab, on cybercrime forums.