Authorities carry out global takedown of infostealer used by cybercriminals
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A coalition of global law enforcement and tech companies revealed on Wednesday their success in disrupting the Lumma infostealer malware. Associated with considerable cyber threats, Lumma has been widely utilized to steal sensitive data, including passwords and financial details. With Microsoft leading the effort, approximately 2,300 domains linked to Lumma's operations were seized through a court order. The disruption also involved international tech and law enforcement agencies targeting Lumma's command centers and cyber marketplaces. This major crackdown aims to hinder the significant activities of cybercriminals using Lumma's capabilities.
Lumma has spread widely due to its ease of distribution and difficulty to detect, making it a preferred tool among cybercriminals.
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has secured a court order to seize around 2,300 domains linked to Lumma, disrupting key cybercriminal infrastructure.
Read at Ars Technica
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