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European authorities take down SteaIC malware servers for second time this year

European authorities have disrupted a malware network linked to a cybercrime group, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat digital threats.

First report 12 Nov 2026Latest 12 Nov 2026, 17:03 UK time

What is going on

European authorities took down servers used by the SteaIC malware network for the second time this year.
The operation involved tracing the network to a virtual hosting provider previously seized by the FBI in October.
German investigators worked with Frankfurt police to dismantle the infrastructure supporting the malware.
The action follows a series of cybercrime operations targeting European organisations.
No details have been released about the scale of the disruption or any specific victims.
The latest takedown comes amid increased focus on cybercrime infrastructure across the continent.
What to watch: Further details about the extent of the disruption and any potential links to other cybercrime activities could provide more clarity on the operation's impact.

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