FBI Busts Global Hacked Computer Network in Massive Fraud Takedown

The FBI, along with European law enforcement agencies, has dismantled a global network of hacked computers that were being used in a major fraud scheme, resulting in the seizure of over $8 million in cryptocurrency. The operation targeted a hacking tool called Qakbot, which had been causing significant harm to health care providers and government agencies worldwide. Around 200,000 computers were infected in the US, and 700,000 globally. This takedown is part of the FBI's increased efforts to target popular hacking tools and disrupt cybercriminals' activities. While the hackers can rebuild their infrastructure, the FBI hopes it will take them a significant amount of time.