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Qadir AK
Qadir AK
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Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
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- May 08, 2025 08:54 UTC
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60K BTC Wallets Tied to LockBit Ransomware Gang Leaked in Hacker Revenge
Nearly 60,000 Bitcoin addresses linked to LockBit ransomware were leaked after hackers breached the group's dark web affiliate panel.
The leak exposes crucial data, including ransom negotiation chats, that could help blockchain analysts trace illicit crypto flows.
The breach could help law enforcement track and disrupt cybercriminal operations.
“Don’t do crime. CRIME IS BAD. xoxo from Prague.”
That’s the message left behind after hackers gave LockBit – a ransomware gang known for extorting millions. Yes, they just got a brutal taste of their own medicine. In a surprising breach, nearly 60,000 Bitcoin wallet addresses tied to LockBit’s operations were leaked online.
How serious is it? Let’s explore together.
Hackers Hit the Hackers
The attackers broke into LockBit’s dark web affiliate panel and dumped a full MySQL database for the world to see. Inside? Thousands of ransomware builds, private negotiation chats, and crypto wallet addresses used in past attacks.
One LockBit member tried to downplay the situation, saying no private keys were leaked. But analysts aren’t convinced. The leaked wallets match up with the group’s known patterns, and the data is already being picked apart by blockchain investigators.
Wallet Leak Could Unravel Ransom Trails
LockBit assigns a unique Bitcoin address to every victim. That makes it hard to trace payments – but with 60,000 addresses now public, investigators have a rare shot at connecting the dots. No private keys were shared, but even the wallet info alone could expose years of financial activity.
Talk about justice being served!
Crypto Crime Is Heating Up
This is concerning, though. Just last month, CertiK reported $364 million lost to crypto hacks, scams, and exploits – a huge jump from $28.8 million in March. Immunefi also flagged April as one of the worst months for security breaches so far this year.
And then there’s North Korea. According to Chainalysis, state-backed hackers stole over $1.3 billion in crypto in 2024, including a $1.4 billion Bybit hack. The situation’s gotten so serious, G7 leaders are expected to bring it up at their summit in Canada next month.
Wake Up Call for Governments
The U.S. Treasury is stepping in too. It’s hosting private roundtables with top crypto players next week, focusing on DeFi, cybersecurity, and banking. These are important talks to shape the next phase of U.S. crypto regulation.
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FAQs
The U.S. Treasury and G7 nations are focusing on strengthening crypto regulations and cybersecurity to combat increasing crypto hacks and ransomware attacks.
Hackers infiltrated LockBit’s dark web affiliate panel, leaking a MySQL database containing 60,000 Bitcoin wallet addresses, victim negotiation logs, and plaintext admin passwords.
North Korean agents pose as freelance developers, gaining inside access to crypto platforms and stealing funds undetected.
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