These sophisticated malware variants can secretly take over a victim's device, enabling hackers to conduct surveillance and extract sensitive information without the user’s knowledge.
The AFP is working with state and territory police to work through the 119 reports of crime involving Australian businesses and individuals who were targeted by LockBit.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.