The infamous LockBit ransomware group has suffered a serious data breach. Hackers defaced their dark web site, replacing it with a message that read:
“Don’t do crime. CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague” and shared a link to a leaked SQL database dump.

The leaked database contains sensitive information from LockBit’s affiliate panel, including:
- 59,975 unique Bitcoin addresses
- Negotiation chats with ransomware victims (over 4,000 messages)
- Names of targeted companies
- Affiliate details, including plaintext passwords like Weekendlover69 and Lockbitproud231
The leak, first spotted by a threat actor named Rey, likely occurred around April 29, 2025, based on timestamps in the database.
Although LockBit’s operator confirmed the breach, they claimed no private keys were exposed. However, the use of PHP 8.1.2, which has a known vulnerability (CVE-2024-4577), might have allowed hackers to remotely access the server.
Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.



