Gootloader Malware Disrupted in International Cyber Operation

The US Department of Justice and international partners disrupted the Gootloader malware botnet by seizing over 100 servers and domain names used to control the malware that infected 25,000 computers globally, including critical US defense systems. The operation prevented further ransomware attacks that had caused nearly $29 million in losses.

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