PC Matic vs
Lockbit
See how PC Matic's Zero Trust platform shuts down LockBit Ransomware
LockBit is a notorious ransomware strain that has reaped havoc across many industries for years. LockBit 3.0 was first detected in June 2022, and included significant improvements to the ransomware's encryption techniques, evasion tactics, and support for Zcash. LockBit is one of the most dangerous strains of ransomware due to it's rapid evolution, crippling damages, and rapid spread.
LockBit ransomware uses advanced encryption to lock a victim's files, primarily targeting documents, images, and videos. After encryption, LockBit exfiltrates any sensitive data and threatens extortion if the ransom is not paid.
LockBit ransomware is a notorious ransomware strain known for being aggressive and devastating.
LockBit ransomware targets a wide range of industries, particularly those that contain sensitive information due to it's prefered double extortion tactic. The following industries have been primary targets of LockBit ransomware:
LockBit ransomware targets a wide range of industries, particularly those that house sensitive information.
PC Matic's Application Allowlisting technology only allows trusted files and scripts of a known, good application to run on a system or device. PC Matic monitors an operating system in real-time to uniquely identify and screen each file regardless of what software publisher, parent process, or software package it belongs to. Since LockBit ransomware contains an unknown or known-bad strain in an otherwise good file, PC Matic will not allow it to execute.
Simply put, PC Matic's Zero Trust platform prevents LockBit ransomware from executing in the first place. By blocking the file containing the malicious strain, LockBit ransomware cannot activate and spread throughout your system and network.
Do not be the next victim to LockBit ransomware. It's never too late to prevent the next attack.
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