Operation Endgame: Cybercriminals Face the Music as Europol Strikes Back with Global Takedowns!
Operation Endgame, a global takedown of ransomware infrastructure, neutralized 300 servers and 650 domains, with 20 arrest warrants issued. Europol’s mission struck at new malware variants like Bumblebee and TrickBot. With €3.5 million in cryptocurrency seized, Europol proves that cybercriminals can’t run, but they sure are good at hiding.
Hot Take:
Move over, James Bond! The real action is happening online, and Europol just dropped the mic with Operation Endgame. It’s like a cybersecurity version of Whac-A-Mole, with law enforcement bopping cyber baddies faster than you can say “ransomware.” Let’s hope these cyber crooks find a career path that doesn’t involve a jail cell. Anyone need a barista?
Key Points:
- Operation Endgame takes down 300 servers, neutralizes 650 domains, and issues 20 arrest warrants.
- €3.5 million in cryptocurrency seized, totaling over €21.2 million during the operation.
- 37 individuals face criminal proceedings, with some on the E.U. Most Wanted list.
- Operation RapTor busts 270 dark web vendors and buyers, seizing €184 million in assets.
- Dark web drug trafficking evolves, with a rise in single-vendor shops and fraudulent services.
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