Allen & Overy has reportedly been removed from the ransomware list of LockBit, a notorious hacker group considered to have solid connections to Russia. The news of the removal comes a day before the alleged ransom ‘deadline’, as noted by an informed source. LockBit is notorious for listing those corporations and firms it has hacked and is holding to ransom on its dark web site.
Although the reasons behind this action remain unconfirmed, one speculation suggests that the removal could indicate that Allen & Overy has conceded to the ransom demands set by the hacker group. For a link to the complete story, visit the full article on International Law’s website.