Police takes down 300 servers in ransomware supply-chain crackdown

In the latest phase of Operation Endgame, an international law enforcement operation, national authorities from seven countries seized 300 servers and 650 domains used to launch ransomware attacks. "From 19 to 22 May, authorities took down some 300 servers worldwide, neutralised 650 domains, and issued international arrest warrants against 20 targets, dealing a direct blow to the ransomware kill chain," according to the joint action's official website. "In addition, EUR 3.5 million in cryptocurrency was seized during the action week, bringing the total amount seized during Operation Endgame to EUR 21.2 million." Together with private sector partners, authorities coordinated by Europol and Eurojust targeted multiple cybercrime operations, including Bumblebee, Lactrodectus, Qakbot, DanaBot, Trickbot, and Warmcookie. These malware strains are frequently provided as a service to other cybercriminals and are used to gain access to the networks of victims targeted in ransomware attacks. ... Read full article.