Law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Europe have launched Operation Endgame targeting the cybercrime platforms delivering ransomware and malware. This is the largest operation to combat botnets, focusing on malware “droppers” like IcedID. Droppers are used in the initial stages of a breach and allow cybercriminals to deploy harmful programs. To disrupt cybercriminal operations, authorities have arrested suspects in Armenia and Ukraine and seized servers in multiple countries. These efforts are part of ongoing actions against major cybercrime enterprises. The operation’s website hints at future actions, while law enforcement tactics, like psychological measures, target hacker trust and cooperation, fragmenting hacker alliances routinely.
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