lockbit5
- First seen
- 2023-03-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:00:03
Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical retail-and-hospitality manufacturing
Context
LockBit 5 is a sophisticated ransomware family that targets a wide range of industries by encrypting files and demanding a ransom for decryption keys. It is known for using double extortion tactics, where stolen data is used as leverage to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- RUSSIANPANDA_Win_Ransom_Lockbit5 (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- ransomlook.io — Lockbit5 (report)