Botnet Busted: Operation Moonlander Takes Down 20-Year Cybercrime Network! 🚨
In a plot twist worthy of a cyber-thriller, Operation Moonlander has unraveled a 20-year-old botnet connected to Anyproxy and 5socks, leading to the arrest of four suspects. This international takedown reveals how cybercriminals turned outdated routers into cash cows, all while dodging antivirus tools like a pro hide-and-seeker.
Hot Take:
Who knew that the real estate market for botnets would be booming? “Operation Moonlander” just gave a 20-year-old botnet a cosmic eviction notice, and it’s safe to say these cybercriminals won’t be landing on their feet anytime soon. They might want to start looking for new careers – perhaps something in rocket science?
Key Points:
– International operation dismantles a 20-year-old botnet linked to Anyproxy and 5socks, resulting in four arrests.
– The botnet exploited outdated internet routers worldwide to serve as illicit proxy servers.
– Authorities uncovered malware on routers, allowing third-party access and facilitating various cybercrimes.
– The operation involved collaboration between U.S. authorities, Dutch police, and cybersecurity experts.
– FBI warns about the ongoing threat of end-of-life routers vulnerable to similar attacks.