Ransomware group LockBit apologizes saying 'partner' was behind SickKids attack

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A global ransomware operator issued an apology and offered to unlock the data targeted in a ransomware attack on Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, a move cybersecurity experts say is rare, if not unprecedented, for the infamous group.

The hospital is still recovering from the cyberattack that it said delayed lab and imaging results, knocked out phone lines and shut down the staff payroll system.

Even if SickKids decided to use a LockBit decryptor, experts say the hospital still faces a number of hurdles. SickKids says there is "no evidence to date" that personal information was compromised, but experts say they treat those statements with a degree of skepticism until a full investigation is complete.The group is competing with other high-profile malware operators who are also trying to court hackers to use their system to carry out lucrative cyberattacks, he said. Hackers appear to move between the operators frequently.

 

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It security is a joke in canada. Anyone that knows anything leaves and makes 10x as much.

imagine a judicial system that ignores LockBit because some other entity infected your IT system and they are just kind individuals with a cure ....

They’re apologizing because even groups like that have a code…don’t mess with kids man. They’re so fucking innocent and deserve the best medical care available.

Is CP24 owned by Bell cause doesnt Bell also fire people after BELL Lets Talk Day talking about mental health?

Probably a Fordnation donor!

Justin Trudeau’s boyfriend is probably part of LockBit

Are we acting like lockbit are good ppl? Just bc you have morals doesn't mean you aren't criminals Ps I have no money and if you lock my phone, well hell I could use the break!

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