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lockbit3.0 — Chat: *************645926

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Actor
lockbit3.0
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Messages
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Participants
LockBit 3.0, Victim

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  1. Message 001 From Victim Victim Date

    [Chat started]

  2. Message 002 From Victim Victim Date

    Hello

  3. Message 003 From Victim Victim Date

    Hello, our files have been encrypted. We would like to discuss getting a decryption key

  4. Message 004 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    Hello

  5. Message 005 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    To decrypt your files and prevent us of destructive actions against your company you will need to pay $200 000. We also have all your files.

  6. Message 006 From Victim Victim Date

    I will inform the management

  7. Message 007 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    ok

  8. Message 008 From Victim Victim Date

    Domain controller password does not work now. Did you change that password

  9. Message 009 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    Yes. We will return all of the information after the payment.

  10. Message 010 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    Also, you will receive recommendations on how to improve the security of your network.

  11. Message 011 From Victim Victim Date

    Management received a direct call to cell phone. Caller stated he was you. Stated ransom was $500K. Management spooked. Can't pay that much. Business is a small business. Is your group fragmented or something? Management doesn't know what to believe now.

  12. Message 012 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    How did the caller introduce himself? When was the call? How did the caller suggest to contact?

  13. Message 013 From Victim Victim Date

    I was not part of the entire call and don't know how call introduced self. The call was around 4PM ET. He never suggested contact because management would not agree to any price since numbers so high. Advised management that this venue showed only proof of decrypt.

  14. Message 014 From Victim Victim Date

    Management cannot pay anywhere close to 6 figures. Just not there to pay and have no insurance.

  15. Message 015 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    I will clarify all the information and answer you

  16. Message 016 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    The price for you is 200,000$. There will not be any extra payments or charges, that's the final sum. We always follow the said conditions, as it's crucial for our reputation. After you have paid the sum, we will provide you with a decryptor for all of your files and also delete the downloaded files from your network on our servers. You will also be provided with a full report on vulnerabilities within your network and given recommendations on increasing the safety of it. We guarantee that all the steps above will be fulfilled by us.

  17. Message 017 From LockBit 3.0 Actor / other Date

    Have you made a decision?