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hosted-it.co.uk

Listed by Lockbit3 on · organisation based in United Kingdom

hosted-it.co.uk

Disclosed
Jan 15, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Lockbit3
578 victims listed
Country
United Kingdom
#4 most targeted
Sector
Technology

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Lockbit3. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Lockbit3 group

LockBit, also recognized as LockBit Black or Lockbit 3.0, is one of the largest Ransomware Groups in the world and has orchestrated extensive cyberattacks across various industries, impacting thousands of organizations globally with its relentless and adaptive strategies. Lockbit3 has listed 2,016 victims since December 2021.

Incident analysis

hosted-it.co.uk was listed by Lockbit3 ransomware, a group with 578 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 15, 2024.

hosted-it.co.uk is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Technology sector. United Kingdom ranks #4 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 953 victims in this database.

Sector context. Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Lockbit3 typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was hosted-it.co.uk attacked by ransomware?

Yes. hosted-it.co.uk was listed as a victim of the Lockbit3 ransomware group on January 15, 2024. The organisation is based in United Kingdom and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked hosted-it.co.uk?

hosted-it.co.uk was attacked by Lockbit3 ransomware. Lockbit3 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 578 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the hosted-it.co.uk ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on hosted-it.co.uk was disclosed on January 15, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the hosted-it.co.uk ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from hosted-it.co.uk has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Technology organisation, hosted-it.co.uk likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Lockbit3 attacks?

To defend against Lockbit3 and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.