A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has disrupted one of the most destructive strains of ransomware in recent history, Lockbit, which cybercriminals frequently use to attack American hospitals and schools.
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Authorities arrest 2 people and say they gained 'comprehensive access' to LockBit's systems, taking control of infrastructure and obtaining keys to help victims decrypt their data.