FBI Thwarts Massive Computer Infection Scheme

The FBI, in collaboration with international partners, has successfully disrupted a long-running cybercriminal botnet named Qakbot, which had infected over 700,000 computers worldwide. The malware turned victim computers into a coordinated network, allowing the perpetrators remote control. The operation involved hacking Qakbot's infrastructure, uninstalling the malware from victim computers, and seizing $8.6 million in extorted funds. This success highlights the FBI's capabilities in targeting cybercriminal organizations and making the American people safer.