Security · 3h ago
Law Enforcement Takedown Hits Amadey and StealC Malware Networks
A coordinated operation involving Europol, Bitdefender, ESET, and Microsoft disrupted the Amadey and StealC malware infrastructure, recovering 27 million stolen credentials. The takedown targeted cybercriminal assembly lines used for ransomware, fraud, and critical infrastructure attacks. The operation highlights growing public-private collaboration in combating cybercrime.
Meridian48 take
The 27 million figure underscores the scale of credential theft, but the real test is whether this disrupts the criminal ecosystem long-term or just forces a pivot.
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