German authorities have shut down two of the world’s largest "botnets" as part of a joint three-nation operation. Each of the networks hijacked millions of compromised everyday devices to take part in cyberattacks.
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German authorities have dismantled two major botnets as part of a joint operation with two other nations, shutting down networks that hijacked millions of devices for cyberattacks. The operation targeted some of the world's largest botnets, which were used to conduct large-scale cyberattacks. The takedown is a significant blow to cybercriminals and helps to protect millions of devices from being used in future attacks. German police worked closely with international partners to disrupt the botne
German authorities have shut down two of the world’s largest "botnets" as part of a joint three-nation operation. Each of the networks hijacked millions of compromised everyday devices to take part in cyberattacks.