11-30-2019, 10:21 AM
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Europol just announced that it has taken down the cyber-criminal gang responsible for creating and distributing the Imminent Monitor RAT or [M-RAT]. Both users and those behind its creation were targeted in a joint operation between Europe, Colombia, and Australia.
According to a report by authorities, the hacking tool was used across 124 countries, and over 14,500 users. After this operation, all of those users have been rendered useless. Over 430 devices were seized by both users and distributors.
Original article can be found here.
That was the news folks, have a good weekend, and stay safe out there.
--Mad-Architect