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Operation Endgame: Can You Help Catch the Elusive Emotet Mastermind?
Operation Endgame seeks help tracking down “Odd,” the elusive figure behind the notorious Emotet botnet. Despite multiple arrests and takedowns, Odd remains at large. Authorities are using psychological tactics, releasing updates like a thriller series. Can they catch the cyber mastermind? Stay tuned for the…
Hot Take:
Watch out, Hollywood! Operation Endgame is taking a page out of your book with its episodic drama and cliffhangers. Who knew cybercrime could be binge-worthy?
Key Points:
- Operation Endgame seeks public help to track down “Odd,” the alleged mastermind behind the Emotet botnet.
- Emotet, a notorious botnet, was taken down twice but has not been entirely eradicated.
- Authorities have a rough idea that “Odd” is a male and not working solo.
- The botnet started as a banking trojan and evolved into a major distributor of malware and ransomware.
- Operation Endgame’s announcements come in episodic format, aiming to pressure cybercriminals psychologically.
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