Ransomware Rumble: Europol’s Operation ENDGAME Bags €21.2M in Crypto!

Operation ENDGAME dismantled key ransomware infrastructure, taking down 300 servers, 650 domains, and seizing €21.2M in crypto. This Europol-coordinated effort sent cybercriminals scrambling faster than a cat avoiding a bath. With 20 arrest warrants issued, the operation targeted malware strains like Bumblebee and Trickbot, proving crime doesn’t pay, but it does get dismantled.

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Operation ENDGAME sounds like a blockbuster movie where the heroes win in the end, but instead of superheroes in tights, it stars Europol and Eurojust in suits! Who knew fighting crime could be so profitable? With €21.2M in seized crypto, maybe law enforcement should consider a career in cryptocurrency trading!

Key Points:

  • Operation ENDGAME dismantled a major ransomware infrastructure.
  • Authorities shut down 300 servers and 650 domains.
  • €21.2 million in cryptocurrency was seized.
  • 20 international arrest warrants were issued.
  • Major malware strains used in ransomware attacks were neutralized.

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