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Europol’s Operation Endgame: Botnet Bust Uncovers €69M Crypto Haul and Hundreds of Millions in Damages
Europol’s largest-ever botnet operation, “Operation Endgame,” led to four arrests and uncovered hundreds of millions in damages. The international sting targeted ransomware networks, seizing control of over 2,000 domain names. The operation promises further takedowns, highlighting the ongoing battle against sophisticated cyber threats.
Hot Take:
Looks like the botnet baddies just got a taste of their own digital medicine. Europol’s “Operation Endgame” lived up to its name, serving serious justice to cybercriminals who thought they could play hide-and-seek forever. Spoiler alert: they lost.
Key Points:
- Europol conducted “Operation Endgame,” the largest-ever sting against botnets.
- The operation spanned multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and France.
- Four individuals were arrested, with financial damages estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.
- Authorities took down over 100 servers and seized control of more than 2,000 domain names.
- The botnets primarily deployed ransomware, with one suspect earning around €69 million in cryptocurrency.
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