Checkmate: Breaking Down Operation Endgame

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Hello, cyber sleuths! In today's exciting episode of the Discarded Podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Sarah Sabotka are joined by the brilliant Pim Trouerbach, Senior Reverse Engineer at Proofpoint. Pim gives us the lowdown on this massive law enforcement operation targeting multiple high-profile botnets across the globe, called Operation Endgame, and how this coordinated takedown affects the cybercrime landscape and the significance of arresting the individuals behind these operations.

He also breaks down the different malware impacted including SystemBC, IcedID, Pikabot, Bumblebee, and more.

We also talk about: 

• the rise and fall of Bumblebee, comparing it to its predecessor, Baza Loader, and contemplating why it didn't quite live up to its anticipated potential despite its advanced features
• the collaborative efforts between law enforcement and private sector partners, emphasizing the effectiveness of these joint operations in curbing cyber threats
• the high-quality, cinematic videos released as part of Operation Endgame

Resources mentioned:
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/major-botnets-disrupted-global-law-enforcement-takedown
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/systembc-christmas-july-socks5-malware-and-exploit-kits
https://operation-endgame.com/
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/911-s5-botnet-dismantled-and-its-administrator-arrested-coordinated-international-operation
https://x.com/Shadowserver/status/1797945864004210843

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