In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has been dominated by the growing threat posed by ransomware groups. Among these, LockBit has emerged as one of the most notorious and feared. However, a recent event has called their credibility into question: the announcement of a supposed double extortion against the Federal Reserve, which turned out to be a bluff. The Context: Who is LockBit? LockBit is a cybercriminal group known for using ransomware as their main weapon. Active since 2019, this group specializes in targeted attacks against large companies and institutions. Their attack strategy is often based on the technique of “double extortion,”