Authorities Carry Out Global Takedown of Infostealer Used by Cybercriminals

Authorities carry out global takedown of infostealer used by cybercriminals

A consortium of global law enforcement agencies and tech companies announced on Wednesday that they have disrupted the infostealer malware known as Lumma. One of the most popular infostealers worldwide, Lumma has been used by hundreds of what Microsoft calls “cyber threat actors” to steal passwords, credit card and banking information, and cryptocurrency wallet details. The tool, which officials say is developed in Russia, has provided cybercrim…

Lumma Stealer Down For The Count - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

The bustling cybercrime enterprise has been dealt a significant blow in a global operation that relied on the expertise of ESET and other technology companies 22 May 2025 A global disruption operation has dealt a significant blow to Lumma Stealer, one of the most prolific malware-as-a-service (MaaS) operations. The disruption effort, led by Microsoft and involving technical analysis by ESET researchers, targeted the infostealer’s infrastructur…

In a large-scale action, various companies and law enforcement agencies, led by Microsoft and Europol, smashed Lumma Stealer. Between March and May 2025, the Infostealer infected around 400,000 Windows systems.

Europol and Microsoft dismantle world’s biggest infostealer network

In a major global operation, Europol and Microsoft have taken down what is being described as the world’s largest infostealer network — Lumma Stealer — marking one of the most significant cybercrime takedowns of the year. The coordinated effort involved law enforcement agencies across Europe, the United States Department of Justice, and Japan’s Cybercrime Control […]

Authorities carry out global takedown of infostealer used by cybercriminals - WorldNL Magazine

Authorities, along with tech companies including Microsoft and Cloudflare, say they’ve disrupted Lumma. A consortium of global law enforcement agencies and tech companies announced on Wednesday that they have disrupted the infostealer malware known as Lumma. One of the most popular infostealers worldwide, Lumma has been used by hundreds of what Microsoft calls “cyber threat actors” to steal passwords, credit card and banking information, and cry…

Authorities Carry Out Elaborate Global Takedown of Infostealer Heavily Used by Cybercriminals | #cybercrime | #infosec - National Cyber Security Consulting

Some infostealer operators bundle and sell this stolen data. But increasingly the compromised details have acted as a gateway for hackers to launch further attacks, providing them with the details needed to access online accounts and the networks of multibillion-dollar corporations. “It’s clear that infostealers have become more than just grab-and-go malware,” says Patrick Wardle, […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Authoriti…