Interpol’s Malware Bust: Infostealers Meet Their Match – 32 Arrests and 216K Warned!
Interpol’s Operation Secure, in collaboration with Kaspersky, Group-IB, and Trend Micro, targeted infostealer malware across more than two dozen countries. The operation led to 32 arrests, the takedown of 20,000 IP addresses, and the seizure of 41 servers. Authorities are urging over 216,000 victims to act against infostealer malware infections.
Hot Take:
Interpol’s latest escapade reads like a cyber-thriller novel with more plot twists than your favorite TV show. From the digital underworld of infostealer malware to a high-stakes takedown involving over two dozen countries, it’s like Ocean’s Eleven but with more SIM cards and fewer George Clooneys. Who knew cybersecurity could be so…action-packed?
Key Points:
- Operation Secure took down 20,000 IP addresses and domains, and seized 41 servers.
- 32 suspects were arrested, including 18 in Vietnam and 14 in Sri Lanka and Nauru.
- 117 command and control servers were identified in Hong Kong alone.
- 216,000 victims were notified to take action against infostealer threats.
- Operation targeted nearly 70 infostealer variants, including Lumma, Risepro, and META Stealer.
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