International Operation Dismantles Notorious Qakbot Malware Network in Major Cybercrime Takedown

The FBI and international law enforcement agencies infiltrated and dismantled the Qakbot malware network.
Qakbot infected over 700,000 computers globally and enabled numerous ransomware campaigns resulting in millions in losses.
The FBI redirected Qakbot traffic to servers under their control to remove the malware from victims' devices.
Over $8 million in cryptocurrency was seized from Qakbot operators.
The takedown involved cooperation between the U.S., Europol, and law enforcement in several European countries.