European and American authorities, along with their Canadian counterparts, have joined forces to disrupt a massive malware network.
Over 300 servers worldwide have been taken down, and international arrest warrants have been issued for 20 suspects. This operation, dubbed Operation Endgame, aims to tackle the world’s most notorious malware variants.
German, French, Dutch, Danish, British, American, and Canadian agencies collaborated to identify over three dozen suspects, with 20 individuals facing criminal charges.
More than 650 domains have been neutralized, and approximately €3.5 million in cryptocurrency has been seized. This brings the total amount of cryptocurrency seized during the operation to €21.2 million since its inception in 2024.
The targeted malware, known as “initial access malware,” enables cybercriminals to secretly infiltrate victims’ systems and deploy additional malware, including ransomware.
Operation Endgame will continue with further actions announced on the international coalition’s dedicated website. Eighteen key suspects will be added to the EU Most Wanted list by German authorities, and several suspects are subject to international and public appeals.
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