"These actions will prevent an untold number of cyberattacks at all levels, from the compromised personal computer to a catastrophic attack on our critical infrastructure," said Donald Alway, the assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office. Credit: Florian/Adobe Stock

An operation led by the FBI and Department of Justice, in conjunction with international law enforcement agencies, has taken down the botnet infrastructure of Qakbot, a malware platform that has been used to commit ransomware, financial fraud and other cybercrimes, according to the FBI.

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