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$10 Million Bluff: The Undercover Cyber Operation That Took Down LockBit

By: / 05 Aug 2025
Event poster: Taking Down LockBit at The Mob Museum, One Nevada Credit Union

On Thursday, August 7, at 7 p.m., The Mob Museum will host a gripping presentation by cybersecurity veteran Jon DiMaggio, revealing details of his two-year undercover infiltration of LockBit, one of the world's most dangerous ransomware gangs.

What began as a covert intelligence mission evolved into a high-stakes psychological chess match with LockBit's egotistical leader. DiMaggio's strategic blend of intelligence gathering, digital forensics, and psychological manipulation culminated in a staged $10 million extortion plot — a move that contributed to crippling the cybercriminal syndicate from within.

This compelling presentation will highlight the human toll of deep undercover work and provide rare insight into the psyche of global cybercrime networks.

The event is sponsored by One Nevada Credit Union and is free to Mob Museum members or included with general admission. It will take place in the Museum's historic courtroom.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 7

Time: 7 PM

Location: The Mob Museum Courtroom

Admission: Free for Members or with Museum Admission

RSVP: https://themobmuseum.org/events-posts/taking-down-lockbit-infiltrating-the-worlds-most-notorious-ransomware-gang/

To learn more about the event and purchase tickets, please visit https://themobmuseum.org/.

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