Tag: operation endgame
Game over for European criminal botnet networks
An international operation coordinated by Europol has resulted in several arrests and the takedown of numerous cybercriminal networks. The operation focused on tackling the growing problem of the weaponization of botnets, which are strings of connected computers. Cybercriminal gangs use botnets to install droppers, a type of malicious software designed to install other malware, such as ransomware, onto a targeted system. Between 27 and 29 May of this year, Europol’s “Operation Endgame” targeted droppers, including IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee, and Trickbot. The actions focused on disrupting criminal services, making arrests, taking down criminal infrastructures, and freezing illegal proceeds.
Law Enforcement Ramp-Up Efforts to Capture ‘Emotet’ Mastermind – June 3rd
The law enforcement agencies behind Operation Endgame are seeking information about Odd, who is allegedly behind the ‘Emotet’ malware. Initially a banking trojan, the 'Emotet' malware evolved into a tool that delivers an array of payloads, including TrickBot, IcedID, QakBot, and others.