Acronis Threat Research Unit Identifies LockBit 5.0 Ransomware

The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has identified LockBit 5.0, an enhanced version of the LockBit ransomware, which is being deployed in active campaigns. This variant now targets Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi systems through dedicated builds tailored for enterprise environments. LockBit 5.0 demonstrates the evolution of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations by expanding its multi-platform capabilities. No specific detection date or additional technical details are provided.