LockBit 5.0 Ransomware Targets Multiple Operating Systems

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LockBit 5.0 Ransomware Targets Multiple Operating Systems

First seen 5 Feb 2026, 22:46 UTC • •27.6

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

LockBit 5.0 has been identified as a new ransomware variant that affects Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi systems. It utilizes fast ChaCha20 encryption to compromise these platforms, marking a significant evolution in ransomware capabilities. Organizations using these systems are at risk of data encryption and potential data loss.

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Ransomware

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Linux
VMware ESXi
Windows

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Ransomware targets VMware ESXi
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