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Operation Eastwood Disrupts NoName057(16) Botnet, Six Arrest Warrants Issued

Spearheaded by Germany’s BKA, a multinational campaign dismantled a pro-Russian botnet with evidence collection underway at 24 locations.

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Overview

  • On July 16, Operation Eastwood shut down a network of several hundred servers used for ideologically driven DDoS attacks by NoName057(16).
  • German prosecutors secured six arrest warrants against suspected Russian nationals or residents, including two alleged main operators.
  • Law enforcement agencies from Germany, the US, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Spain and Italy searched 24 sites to seize digital evidence.
  • Investigators report that NoName057(16) recruited around 4,000 supporters via Telegram and distributed custom software to amplify its cyber-assaults.
  • Authorities continue an international manhunt as they analyze seized materials and warn critical infrastructure remains at risk of future attacks.