Tag: botnet takedown
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Google Disrupts Massive NetNut Residential Proxy Network
Google's Threat Intelligence Group has made a significant dent in the massive NetNut residential proxy network, estimated to comprise at least 2 million home devices worldwide, by partnering with the FBI, Lumen, and other allies to reduce its pool of usable devices by millions. This disruption targeted a network used by both cybercriminal and espionage groups.
Law Enforcement Disrupts SocGholish Botnet Linked to Evil Corp
In a major win for cybersecurity, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies has dismantled the notorious SocGholish botnet, liberating nearly 15,000 compromised WordPress sites and taking down 106 servers and domains used by cybercriminals. This bold operation has effectively cut off the cybercrime gang's access to thousands of infected computer systems.
Dutch Authorities Disrupt Massive Botnet of 17 Million Devices
In a major cybercrime crackdown, Dutch authorities have successfully dismantled a massive botnet comprising 17 million infected devices, seizing over 200 servers used to host its infrastructure. This significant takedown was made possible through a collaborative effort between the Police and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet with global takedown
In a major win for cybersecurity, CrowdStrike has successfully dismantled the notorious Glassworm botnet in a global takedown, cutting off its operators from infected machines worldwide. The infected machines now harmlessly connect to a CrowdStrike-controlled IP address, rendering the botnet useless.
Glassworm botnet disrupted by takedown of resilient C2 infrastructure
In a major win for cybersecurity, researchers from CrowdStrike, Google, and The Shadowserver Foundation have successfully disrupted the Glassworm botnet by dismantling its complex command-and-control infrastructure. This takedown cuts off the lifelines of the threat actors, halting their campaigns that had been ongoing since October 2025.