Operation Endgame's latest phase resulted in the takedown of 300 servers and 650 domains globally, with arrest warrants issued for 20 individuals. Launched in May 2024, this initiative aims to disrupt ransomware services and their initial access points, focusing recently on new malware variants like Bumblebee and TrickBot. Over €21.2 million has been seized in cryptocurrency since the operation's inception. Europol emphasizes the importance of these actions in breaking the cycle of cybercrime, highlighting the adaptability of law enforcement in responding to evolving threats.
Europol noted that the malware variants are offered as a service to other threat actors and are used to conduct large-scale ransomware attacks.
This new phase demonstrates law enforcement's ability to adapt and strike again, even as cybercriminals retool and reorganize,
Collection
[
|
...
]