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Hacking Humans
Operation Endgame: The ultimate troll patrol. [Only Malware in the Building]
Jul 2, 2024
Join Selena Larson with Dave Bittner and Rick Howard as they uncover 'Operation Endgame,' a strategy to disrupt Russian cybercriminals. Explore the tactics used to erode trust and expose internal communications, hindering their operations. Dive into the impact of law enforcement efforts on ransomware and the role of cryptocurrency in global cyber operations.
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- Operation Endgame disrupted malware infrastructure through psychological tactics.
- Law enforcement engages in unconventional methods, like trolling, to combat cybercrime.
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Operation Endgame Disrupts Malware and Botnet Infrastructure
Operation Endgame was a major law enforcement activity that aimed to disrupt malware and botnet infrastructure. Europol hailed it as the largest operation against botnets, which led to the takedown of malware such as IceID, SysMVC, Peekabot, Smoke Loader, and Bumble Beat. This effort involved a coordinated partnership between global law enforcement and private organizations, illustrating a significant blow to ransomware operators and the broader ecosystem supporting ransomware activities.
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