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Darktrace announced the completion of a security review following claims by the LockBit cyber-criminal gang that it had breached the company’s internal systems. The investigation found no evidence of compromise, and all services continued operating normally without interruption. Darktrace emphasized that its systems and those of its affiliates remained secure throughout the incident. The company stated that no customer data was accessed or exposed as a result of the claims made by LockBit.

The cyber-criminal group LockBit posted tweets earlier in the day alleging it had compromised Darktrace’s internal security systems and accessed company data. Darktrace’s security teams conducted a full review of internal systems in response to these claims. The investigation included checks across all affiliate systems to ensure no unauthorized access occurred. Darktrace reiterated that its services remained fully operational and unaffected by the incident.

Darktrace’s security review found no evidence to support LockBit’s claims of a successful breach of its internal systems. The company confirmed that none of the social media posts by LockBit contained links to any compromised Darktrace data. Darktrace stated it would continue monitoring the situation closely despite the lack of evidence supporting the claims. The company expressed confidence in the security of its systems and the protection of all customer data.

Following the investigation, Darktrace maintained that its internal systems and customer data remained secure and fully protected. The company did not require any additional action from customers or affiliates as a result of the incident. Darktrace’s response highlights its commitment to transparency and rigorous security practices in addressing unsubstantiated claims of cyber threats.