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Operation Endgame: Europol Smashes Malware Networks, Arrests Kingpins in Global Takedown
Europol’s Operation Endgame dismantled the infrastructure of major malware loaders like TrickBot and IcedID, arresting four people and seizing over 100 servers and 2,000 domains. This largest-ever botnet takedown involved authorities from 13 countries.
Hot Take:
Europol just pulled off the cybersecurity equivalent of Avengers: Endgame, except instead of snapping away half of the universe, they snapped away a whole lot of cybercriminal infrastructure. Malicious software, meet your Thanos.
Key Points:
- Europol coordinated a takedown of malware loader operations like IcedID, SystemBC, PikaBot, SmokeLoader, Bumblebee, and TrickBot.
- Operation Endgame led to the seizure of over 100 servers and more than 2,000 domains.
- Four arrests were made: one in Armenia and three in Ukraine.
- Authorities are seeking additional arrests of seven people linked to TrickBot and one person tied to SmokeLoader.
- The operation is described as the largest-ever against botnets, involving multiple countries.
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