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LockBit Ransomware Threat to Leak Trump Trial Documents Fizzles Out

The mysterious disappearance of the threat raises questions about the outcome and implications for Fulton County and the upcoming election.

  • LockBit ransomware gang threatened to leak documents from Fulton County's prosecution of Donald Trump but failed to follow through.
  • The threat vanished without explanation, raising questions about whether Fulton County paid the ransom or if LockBit still possesses the documents.
  • LockBit's actions followed a major law enforcement takedown operation, Operation Chronos, which disrupted the group's infrastructure.
  • Fulton County has been experiencing a significant IT outage since late January, affecting multiple government systems.
  • The situation has national significance due to the potential impact on the upcoming US presidential election and Trump's criminal case in Georgia.
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