// Ransomware Negotiation Transcript
lockbit3.0 Ransomware Negotiation — eMunWorks
// Context
About This Negotiation
This transcript documents a lockbit3.0 ransomware negotiation with eMunWorks. The negotiation consisted of 8 messages exchanged over 1 days, beginning on 2022-07-25.
The initial ransom demand was $200.00. The final outcome is not confirmed in the transcript.
// Primary Source
Full Transcript — Verbatim
Reproduced from Casualtek's Ransomchats archive. URLs have been redacted.
Victim names are shown only where the breach was publicly reported in mainstream media. Any organisation wishing their name redacted can contact us at enquiries@binary-response.com — we will act promptly.
[Chat started]
how much?
how much??
All operators are busy at the moment, please wait for an answer.
ok
??
To decrypt your files and prevent us of destructive actions against your company you will need to pay $200 000 . We also have all your files.
What's your decision? Are you ready to pay? You don't have much time.
// Analysis
Analyst Observations
- This was a brief exchange — either the victim responded quickly or disengaged early.
- LockBit 3.0 was the most prolific ransomware group of 2022-2023, responsible for more attacks than any other group. Their infrastructure was taken down by Operation Cronos in February 2024.
- → LockBit 3.0 threat actor profile — TTPs, ransom demands, and active campaigns.