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Google and FBI dismantle 2-million device NetNut botnet

In a major win for cybersecurity, Google and the FBI have joined forces to dismantle the massive NetNut botnet, a network of 2 million devices used by cybercriminals and espionage groups to hide their malicious activities. This significant disruption is the latest in a series of efforts to take down tools used to conceal online threats.

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Dutch Police Disrupt Mystery Botnet, Seize 17M Devices

Dutch police have successfully dismantled a massive mystery botnet, freeing a staggering 17 million devices from its control. This significant disruption was made possible by tracing around 200 servers to the Netherlands and having the hosting provider shut them down.

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CrowdStrike dismantles Glassworm botnet targeting open-source supply chain

In a major win for cybersecurity, CrowdStrike has successfully dismantled the notorious Glassworm botnet, crippling its ability to target the open-source supply chain. By taking down four key servers, CrowdStrike has forced the attackers to regroup and rebuild, buying time for the industry to stay one step ahead.

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CrowdStrike and Google Disrupt Glassworm Botnet Infrastructure

In a major win for cybersecurity, a powerful collaboration between CrowdStrike, Google, and the Shadowserver Foundation successfully dismantled the Glassworm botnet by simultaneously taking down all four of its command-and-control channels. This bold move cut off the botnet's operators from infected devices, preventing further malicious activity.

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