Europol said a global operation against malware networks secured 6.4 million victim datasets and seized 235 servers and 257 domains. The agency said it targeted the Gootloader, CastleRAT and StealC malware networks.
The operation
Europol said it dismantled the criminal infrastructure behind Gootloader, CastleRAT and StealC malware alongside global partners. The agency said coordinated actions led to the seizure of 235 servers and 257 domains.
The impact
The operation secured 6.4 million victim datasets, according to Europol. Europol said the seizures severely crippled the malware distribution networks.
Key facts and where they come from
- Europol said it dismantled the criminal infrastructure behind Gootloader, CastleRAT and StealC malware.
Europol, alongside global partners, has dismantled the criminal infrastructure behind Gootloader, CastleRAT, and StealC malware.
- Europol said coordinated actions seized 235 servers and 257 domains.
In coordinated actions, law enforcement seized 235 servers and 257 domains, severely crippling these malware distribution networks.
- The operation secured 6.4 million victim datasets.
6.4 million victim datasets secured in international operation against malware networks
The open question: How effective will international seizures be against malware infrastructure over the long term?
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