Microsoft and Law Enforcement Seal the Deal: Lumma Stealer’s Malware Empire Crashes!
The Lumma Stealer malware operation is no more, thanks to a global takedown led by Microsoft and law enforcement. They seized 2,300 domains and dismantled the infrastructure that helped criminals steal data. Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit rerouted victims to safety, turning Lumma’s nefarious network into a lesson in cyber-criminality.
Hot Take:
Microsoft and pals just pulled off a digital heist Ocean’s Eleven would be proud of, taking down Lumma Stealer’s malware empire faster than you can say “cybercriminal.” Hats off to digital justice! Now let’s hope they don’t try to turn this into a movie and cast George Clooney as a hacker.
Key Points:
- Microsoft and global law enforcement dismantled the Lumma Stealer malware operation, capturing 2,300 domains.
- The operation was a collaborative effort with Europol and Japan’s Cybercrime Control Center.
- Lumma Stealer malware was a malware-as-a-service, known for stealing passwords, credit card numbers, and crypto keys.
- Microsoft sinkholed over 1,300 domains to protect victims and study infection patterns.
- The malware service was marketed by a Russian developer under the alias “Shamel.”
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