Dozens arrested across Asia in global infostealer malware crackdown

Dozens arrested across Asia in global infostealer malware crackdown
A global law enforcement operation successfully arrested suspects and dismantled thousands of malicious IPs linked to information-stealing malware. The crackdown targeted malware variants like Lumma, Risepro, and Meta, while alerting hundreds of thousands of victims about potential breaches. #Lumma #Risepro #Meta #Cybercrime #Infostealer

Keypoints

  • Law enforcement across 26 countries seized servers and disrupted criminal networks involved in infostealer malware operations.
  • The operation led to the arrest of 32 suspects, including 18 in Vietnam, and the seizure of computers, cash, and criminal documents.
  • Over 20,000 malicious IP addresses and more than 100 GB of data linked to malware variants were dismantled.
  • Authorities notified more than 216,000 victims to take protective measures against potential data breaches.
  • Private firms like Group-IB contributed to the takedown of malware infrastructure, including the Lumma, Risepro, and Meta variants.

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