Operation Endgame Strikes Back: Smokeloader Botnet Customers Face the Music
In a sequel to Operation Endgame, law enforcement is smoking out Smokeloader botnet customers, with at least five individuals now thoroughly detained. Superstar, the botnet’s mastermind, seems to have lost some star power as Europol unravels the tangled web of pay-per-install shenanigans.
Hot Take:
Smokeloader botnet customers, beware! It turns out that a pay-per-install service might just come with some unexpected, law enforcement “perks.” Who knew you could get arrested for being a loyal customer? It seems like the only thing “Superstar” might be starring in soon is a courtroom drama. But hey, at least Europol’s got a knack for animation videos—coming soon to a digital theater near you!
Key Points:
- Europol continues Operation Endgame by targeting Smokeloader botnet customers.
- Five individuals have been detained, with more arrests likely on the horizon.
- Operation Endgame originally seized over 100 malware loader servers.
- Smokeloader was used for various cybercriminal activities like ransomware and cryptomining.
- The investigation benefits from a seized database linking online aliases to real identities.
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