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Global Operation Endgame Cripples Ransomware Networks with Major Takedown

Authorities from seven countries dismantle 300 servers, seize €3.5 million, and issue 20 arrest warrants in the latest phase of the crackdown on malware supply chains.

Overview

  • Operation Endgame's latest phase neutralized 300 servers and 650 domains used to propagate ransomware attacks worldwide.
  • Authorities from Europe, the U.S., and Canada coordinated efforts, issuing 20 international arrest warrants and identifying over three dozen suspects.
  • The U.S. unsealed charges against 16 individuals allegedly tied to the DanaBot malware, which infected over 300,000 computers and caused $50 million in damages.
  • This week's actions seized €3.5 million in cryptocurrency, bringing the total seized since the operation's launch in 2024 to €21.2 million.
  • Eighteen suspects are set to be added to the EU Most Wanted list as follow-up actions are planned to sustain pressure on cybercriminal networks.