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LockBit Ransomware Hack: What Caused the Data Breach?

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LockBit ransomware has been hacked, resulting in the public exposure of the team's illegal practices.

The leaked data includes negotiation chats, admin credentials, and wallet addresses.

Security researcher Michael Gillespie posited that the data breach occurred due to LockBit 's lack of proper security measures.

The incident is unfolding at a time when the crypto market experienced a significant uptrend, mainly driven by Trump ’s US - UK trade deal announcement.

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