Accenture said the LockBit ransomware attack that reportedly encrypted at least 2,500 computers and leaked 6 terabytes of data had no impact on its operations.
LockBit may have wanted to the hit the headlines following a Mandiant report linking them to Evil Corp, which would mean lost revenue due to US government sanctions.
Threat Actors Lurked on a Government Agency Network for 6 Months Before Deploying LockBit Ransomware
A novice hacker lingered on a government agency network for five months before transferring control to an experienced threat actor who deployed LockBit ransomware.
