Law enforcement agencies from seven countries successfully seized hundreds of servers and domains used in ransomware activities during Operation Endgame, disrupting major cybercriminal operations. The operation targeted malware like DanaBot, Qakbot, and Trickbot, leading to significant arrests and cryptocurrency seizures, highlighting ongoing efforts to dismantle ransomware infrastructure. #DanaBot #Qakbot #OperationEndgame
Keypoints
- Operation Endgame involved the seizure of 300 servers and 650 domains across seven countries.
- Law enforcement targeted several malware strains, including Bumblebee, Lactrodectus, Qakbot, DanaBot, Trickbot, and Warmcookie.
- The DanaBot operation, led by Russian nationals, infected over 300,000 computers and caused damages exceeding $50 million.
- Authorities seized EUR 3.5 million in cryptocurrency during the operation, increasing the total seizures to EUR 21.2 million.
- Recent actions also included arrests of cybercriminals associated with Conti, LockBit, and Qakbot malware operations, showcasing ongoing disruption efforts.