October 29, 2024 at 12:46PM International law enforcement, led by the Dutch Politie, has disrupted Redline and Meta malware operations, arresting two suspects in Belgium and charging Maxim Rudometov in the US. This effort, dubbed Operation Magnus, seized servers and domains, potentially impacting thousands of victims and highlighting ongoing global cybercrime initiatives. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 09:35AM The Dutch National Police, in collaboration with the FBI and international partners, launched “Operation Magnus,” disrupting Redline and Meta infostealer malware operations. They seized crucial infrastructure and obtained evidence, warning cybercriminals that legal actions are underway. Additional details and potential arrests are expected to be announced soon. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 08:10AM Dutch police have dismantled the servers of the Redline and Meta infostealers as part of Operation Magnus. They gained access to significant data, including user credentials, and collaborated with international law enforcement. Although disruptive, the impact on cybercrime may be limited, as replacements for the malware are expected. ### Meeting … Read more
February 1, 2024 at 04:06AM U.S. officials disrupted a state-backed Chinese cyberattack targeting civilian infrastructure, aiming to cause harm during a potential conflict. FBI Director Wray warned of China’s plans to disrupt American lives. The operation targeted routers and critical infrastructure, with concerns about Chinese hackers infiltrating U.S.-based systems. The U.S. aims to counter such … Read more
December 1, 2023 at 06:24AM The DOJ and FBI partially dismantled the Qakbot malware network, shutting down command servers but not arresting operators, leaving a diminished risk. They advise using multi-factor authentication, employee training, software updates, strong passwords, network filtering, a recovery plan, and adherence to the “3-2-1” backup rule. Users can check for past … Read more