DOJ Charges Russian National With Leading LockBit Ransomware Attack Network

A wanted poster released by law enforcement shows a reward for an alleged member of the cybercrime gang LockBit, Dmitry Yuryevich Khroroshev. U.S. law enforcement/Handout via Reuters

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a Russian national, with leading the hacker group responsible for the LockBit ransomware attacks.

The DOJ unsealed a 26-count indictment against Mr. Khoroshev on Tuesday in connection with the LockBit group.