November 19, 2024 at 10:40AM
The Ngioweb botnet, essential for the NSOCKS proxy service with 35,000 bots, is facing disruption as security firms block traffic to and from its two networks.
**Meeting Notes Takeaways:**
1. **Ngioweb Botnet Overview**: The Ngioweb botnet comprises approximately 35,000 bots that are primarily utilized in the NSOCKS proxy service, which is associated with cybercriminal activities.
2. **Disruption Efforts**: Security companies are actively working to disrupt the Ngioweb botnet by implementing measures to block traffic associated with its two networks.
3. **Impact on Cybercrime**: The ongoing disruption is anticipated to affect the operations of the NSOCKS proxy service, potentially reducing its effectiveness for cybercriminals.
4. **Next Steps**: Continuation of monitoring and evaluation of the impact of these security measures on the botnet’s activity and overall cyber threat landscape is essential.