A cybersecurity researcher has reportedly befriended the leader of the Lockbit ransomware gang, providing payroll and payment services to enterprise clients. The vulnerabilities in the system allowed the researcher to access the leak site without logging in. This unusual partnership raises concerns about the potential for further attacks and underscores the need for robust security measures.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/09/how-a-cybersecurity-researcher-befriended-then-doxed-the-leader-of-lockbit-ransomware-gang/