Europol Leads Global Takedown of Notorious Cybercrime Operations

Law enforcement agencies coordinated by Europol have taken down three cybercrime operations in a coordinated effort to disrupt international cybercrime. The operation, dubbed Operation Endgame, targeted the infostealing malware Rhadamanthys, a botnet called Elysium, and the remote access trojan VenomRAT. According to Europol, the police operation resulted in the seizure of more than 1,000 servers and the arrest of the main suspect behind VenomRAT in Greece on November 3. The dismantled malware infrastructure consisted of hundreds of thousands of infected computers containing several million stolen credentials, Europol reported. Many of the victims were not aware of the infection of their systems. The authorities stated that the main suspect behind Rhadamantys had access to over 100,000 crypto wallets, potentially worth millions of euros. Rhadamanthys, an infostealer, is designed to steal various kinds of information from infected devices, including passwords and cryptocurrency wallet keys. Rhadamanthys spiked in popularity in October after authorities took down a similar malware operation, Europol noted. The malware is particularly concerning due to its ability to evade detection and its potential to compromise sensitive information. Europol's Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle, stated, "This operation demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in tackling cybercrime. We will continue to work together to disrupt and dismantle the infrastructure of cybercrime groups." The operation highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and the need for increased cooperation between law enforcement agencies. "Cybercrime is a global problem that requires a global response," said Europol's Head of Cybercrime, Steven Wilson. "We must continue to work together to stay ahead of the threat and protect our citizens from the harm caused by cybercrime." The takedown of these cybercrime operations is a significant development in the fight against cybercrime. It demonstrates the ability of law enforcement agencies to disrupt and dismantle the infrastructure of cybercrime groups. The operation also highlights the importance of international cooperation in tackling cybercrime. As Europol continues to work with its partners to combat cybercrime, the public can expect to see increased efforts to disrupt and dismantle the infrastructure of cybercrime groups. The current status of the operation is that the main suspect behind Rhadamanthys has been identified, and the authorities are working to dismantle the remaining infrastructure. The operation is ongoing, and Europol will continue to work with its partners to disrupt and dismantle the infrastructure of cybercrime groups.