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After compromising dozens of targets at record speed, “SatanLock” shutters operations with a cryptic farewell.

SatanLock ransomware gang shuts down after weeks of attacks and plans to leak stolen victim data. Group linked to Babuk-Bjorka and GD Lockersec families.

Though the victims list on its site has since been taken down, the group plans on leaking the rest of the files stolen from its victims.

If you follow cybersecurity news—or have ever worried about ransomware—you’ve probably noticed a new trend: notorious ransomware groups are shutting down, seemingly out of nowhere. The latest to exit the scene? SatanLock. But is this the end of their story, or just a new chapter in the ever-evolving

Though the victims list on its site has since been taken down, the group plans on leaking the rest of the files stolen from its victims.

The notorious ransomware group known as SatanLock has announced the immediate cessation of its operations, warning that all data stolen from its victims will be publicly leaked. This development has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, as organizations brace for the potential exposure of sensitive information.

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SatanLock ransomware gang shuts down after weeks of attacks and plans to leak stolen victim data. Group linked to Babuk-Bjorka and GD Lockersec families.

The Rise and Mysterious Fall of SatanLock 🕵️‍♂️ In a move that has shocked the cybersecurity world, the notorious ransomware gang known as SatanLock has abruptly announced the end of its operations. Their unexpected shutdown, declared via an encrypted Telegram channel and their now-defunct .onion leak site, came just months after their explosive emergence into the cybercriminal underworld. Founded in early 2025, SatanLock wasted no time making a name for itself.