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Epic Cybercrime Takedown: Europol’s Operation Endgame Scores Big Against Malware Gangs
Operation Endgame’s first action days saw Europol and international law enforcement disrupt malware droppers like IcedID and Smokeloader. The operation resulted in four arrests, 100 server seizures, and the takedown of 2,000 domains. This marks the largest ever crackdown on botnets, pivotal in ransomware deployment.
Hot Take:
Operation Endgame sounds like the latest blockbuster from Hollywood, but instead of superheroes, we’ve got cyber cops bringing down malware villains. Grab your popcorn and watch as the plot thickens with more arrests and server seizures!
Key Points:
- Europol’s Operation Endgame targets major malware droppers like IcedID, Bumblebee, and Trickbot.
- Actions include four arrests, 16 location searches, and the seizure of 100+ servers and 2,000+ domains.
- €69m in cryptocurrency linked to ransomware deployment earned by suspects.
- Eight additional cybercrime fugitives added to the EU’s most wanted list.
- US DoJ disrupts 911 S5 botnet, seizing 23 domains and 70 servers, recovering $60m.
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