DOJ dismantles Gootloader malware botnet infecting 25,000+ systems globally
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with international partners under Operation Endgame, has dismantled the Gootloader malware infrastructure by removing malicious code from over 100 compromised servers, including hijacked WordPress sites. This operation disrupted a global botnet responsible for infecting more than 25,000 systems since 2018 and linked to 44 ransomware attacks in the U.S. that resulted in approximately $28.8 million in losses. Authorities identified the infrastructure as operated by initial access brokers who sold access to ransomware affiliates. The takedown involved multinational law enforcement agencies and technical groups, significantly disrupting the malware’s operations. Organizations are advised to audit WordPress instances and update plugins to mitigate lingering infections.
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DOJ dismantles Gootloader malware botnet infecting 25,000+ systems globally
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with international partners under Operation Endgame, has dismantled the Gootloader malware infrastructure by removing malicious code from over 100 compromised servers, including hijacked WordPress sites. This operation disrupted a global botnet responsible for infecting more than 25,000 systems since 2018 and linked to 44 ransomware attacks in the U.S. that resulted in approximately $28.8 million in losses. Authorities identified the infrastructure as operated by initial access brokers who sold access to ransomware affiliates. The takedown involved multinational law enforcement agencies and technical groups, significantly disrupting the malware’s operations. Organizations are advised to audit WordPress instances and update plugins to mitigate lingering infections.