Global Police Dismantle Major Botnet Infrastructure in Largest Cybercrime Operation
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An international law enforcement operation, dubbed Operation Endgame, has targeted key malware droppers, arresting four individuals, taking down 100 servers, and seizing 2,000 domain names. These droppers, including IcedID and Trickbot, are crucial for installing various malware. The operation aims to disrupt the larger malware ecosystem, with further actions planned.
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