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Europol’s Crackdown Crushes Cybercriminal Tool: Operation MORPHEUS Takes Down 593 Servers
Operation MORPHEUS, led by Europol, shut down 593 servers distributing cracked versions of Cobalt Strike to cybercriminals. This collaborative effort spanned 27 countries, aiming to curb the misuse of this powerful pentest tool in real-world cyber-attacks. And yes, the disruption doesn’t end here—hackers, beware!
Hot Take:
Imagine buying a pentest tool for your IT department, only to have it end up as a favorite toy for cybercriminals. It’s like buying a toy water gun and watching it turn into an actual fire hose in the hands of the neighborhood troublemakers. Kudos to Europol and the global law enforcement Avengers for finally putting a damper on this digital mischief!
Key Points:
- Europol led Operation MORPHEUS, which targeted cracked versions of Cobalt Strike.
- The operation spanned from June 24 to 28 and involved numerous international law enforcement agencies.
- 593 servers distributing the cracked tool were taken offline across 27 countries.
- Cobalt Strike is a legitimate pentest tool that has been hijacked by cybercriminals.
- Private companies like BAE Systems Digital Intelligence and Trellix also participated in the operation.
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