Lumma Malware Takedown: International Cops and Microsoft Foil Cybercrime Spree!
Lumma, the infamous info-stealing malware, has been dismantled by international cops and Microsoft. Criminals paid up to $1,000 monthly to access this cyber menace, which has been linked to $36.5 million in credit card theft. FBI says Lumma led to 10 million infections, proving cybercrime isn’t just for the faint-hearted.
Hot Take:
When international cops and Microsoft team up to take down cybercriminals, it’s like the Avengers of the digital world swooping in to save the day — except they’re armed with subpoenas and court orders instead of capes and superpowers! Move over, Batman, the real heroes here are carrying briefcases and laptops!
Key Points:
- Microsoft and international cops dismantled infrastructure supporting the Lumma malware distribution service.
- Lumma malware has been involved in stealing data from 1.7 million instances since 2023, causing 10 million infections.
- Criminals paid between $250 to $1,000 monthly to access the Lumma infostealer.
- FBI seized key web domains used to deploy Lumma, thwarting new setups by the malware’s administrator.
- Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit took down over 2,300 domains, with Europol’s assistance on 300 domains.
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