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6.4 million victim datasets secured in international operation against malware networks
At a glance
Low rather than Medium: UK relevance is 40 of 100, little UK-specific signal so far.
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Summary
- Europol, alongside global partners, has dismantled the criminal infrastructure behind Gootloader, CastleRAT, and StealC malware, seizing 235 servers and 257 domains to cripple their distribution networks.
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Products and services involved
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Pulse
Last change 47m ago · Next recheck 14 Nov 2026, 16:12 UK time
- Story13 Nov 2026, 16:12 UK time · 47m ago
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6.4 million victim datasets secured in international operation against malware networks
How we know
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- ClaimedHeadline60% confidence
6.4 million victim datasets secured in international operation against malware networks
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
Europol, alongside global partners, has dismantled the criminal infrastructure behind Gootloader, CastleRAT, and StealC malware. In coordinated actions, law enforcement seized 235 servers and 257 domains, severely crippling these malware distribution networks.