DanaBot malware operation seized in global takedown
The successful break-up of DanaBot marks the second high-profile law enforcement disruption of a widespread malware operation in as many days.
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Lumma infostealer infected about 10 million systems before global disruption
Cybercriminals used the prolific malware to target individuals and businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, according to the FBI.
Lumma Stealer toppled by globally coordinated takedown
Global law enforcement authorities and Microsoft seized or disrupted the prolific infostealer’s central command infrastructure, malicious domains and marketplaces where the malware was sold.
Infostealers fueled cyberattacks and snagged 2.1B credentials last year
Inexpensive information-stealing malware surged in 2024, infecting 23 million hosts, according to Flashpoint.