Operation Endgame Strikes Again: Cybercriminals Learn GDPR Compliance the Hard Way!
Operation Endgame is back with a digital twist! Law enforcement’s malware takedown saga continues, catching suspects who thought they were off the radar. Smokeloader botnet’s users face consequences, proving that storing data in a spreadsheet might not be the best idea. Who knew cybercrime could be so… un-GDPR compliant?
Hot Take:
**_Who knew botnets could have their own reality show? Operation Endgame continues to deliver more drama than a soap opera, with Europol playing the omnipresent Big Brother. Just when these cybercriminals thought they were off the radar, Europol pulls a “gotcha” moment worthy of the best reality TV plot twist. Smokeloader suspects are learning the hard way that crime may not pay, but it sure does keep the audience entertained._**
Key Points:
– Five individuals linked to Smokeloader botnet detained and questioned.
– Europol coordinated international police efforts as part of Operation Endgame.
– A database seizure helped link suspects’ online handles to real identities.
– Cooperation from suspects provided digital evidence but not additional suspect info.
– Operation Endgame continues to target malware users and resellers, not just creators.