The Justice Department, supported by Microsoft and global partners, successfully disrupted the Lumma malware's command structure and marketplaces. Since its emergence in 2022, Lumma has been heavily used by cybercriminals for stealing passwords, banking information, and cryptocurrency details. Recent campaigns have even impersonated legitimate businesses like Booking.com. Some 394,000 computers were reported infected within two months. The operation not only aimed to hinder criminal operations but also to redirect seized domains to investigative teams for further analysis, emphasizing a collaborative effort across international cybercrime entities.
Microsoft reported that approximately 394,000 Windows computers globally were infected with Lumma within a two-month span, illustrating the malware's widespread impact.
This joint action is designed to slow the speed at which these actors can launch their attacks, minimize the effectiveness of their campaigns, and hinder their illicit profits.
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