DOJ Dismantles Qakbot: Major Blow to Global Cybercrime

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has dealt a decisive blow to cybercrime with the takedown of the Qakbot malware network. Once a dominant force in banking fraud, ransomware distribution, and credential theft, Qakbot had infected hundreds of thousands of systems globally. The DOJ, in collaboration with international law enforcement, successfully seized critical infrastructure, disrupted active infections, and froze illicit gains. This landmark operation underscores the DOJ’s commitment to defending cyberspace and holding cybercriminals accountable. The Qakbot takedown not only crippled a major threat but also sent a strong message to those fueling digital chaos through organized cybercrime.

Qakbot Leader Indicted in Cybercrime Crackdown

US Indicts Leader of Qakbot Botnet in Monumental Crackdown on Global Cybercrime

Ravi Jain
The sources describe the US indictment of Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, the alleged architect behind the notorious Qakbot botnet. Initially a banking trojan, Qakbot evolved into a critical tool for ransomware groups, facilitating devastating attacks globally and causing tens of millions in damages to various sectors. Despite a significant international law enforcement effort, Operation Endgame, which seized infrastructure and assets, the threat posed by Qakbot's leader appears to continue, highlighting the ongoing battle against sophisticated cybercrime networks and the need for strong cybersecurity defenses. Authorities also confiscated over $24 million in cryptocurrency linked to Gallyamov as part of their investigation. ... Read More