"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.
In operation since 2008, Qakbot malware has caused hundreds of millions of dollars in losses to people and businesses worldwide, the FBI reported. The operation identified more than 700,000 infected computers worldwide, with over 200,000 of those computers located in the U.S.
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