> LockBit takedown architect gets New Year award from King Charles
[AUTHOR: Connor Jones]
[DATE: 02/01/2026 12:26]
[LANGUAGE: EN]
Gavin Webb orchestrated Operation Cronos as it pulled off the legendary disruption sting A senior British crimefighter has been awarded one of the country's highest tributes for public service for his role in the 2024 LockBit ransomware takedown.…