Emotet malware infrastructure seized after seven years
After seven years of malicious activity, law enforcement have managed to seize the infrastructure of the notorious malware variant “Emotet,” and have scheduled a mass uninstallation event to occur on April 25. In their latest research, Digital Shadows discusses the significance of the shutdown, how the process unfolded, and what it means for the cybercriminal landscape.
In late January 2021, Europol announced that the "Emotet" malware and botenet had been disrupted as a result of international collaborative action from eight law enforcement authorities. By successfully disrupting and seizing its infrastructure, law enforcement prevented the operators from conducting any further activity. The Ukranian police also arrested two individuals believed to be responsible for the malware and botnet's infrastructure.