Justice Department Strips Malware Blamed for US Cyberattacks, Seizes Web Domains that Loaded It

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The Department of Justice today announced the successful removal of malware known as “Gootloader” from over 100 computer servers, including compromised WordPress sites, and the seizure of U.S. domain names used by criminals to deliver and control the Gootloader malware. Since 2018, Gootloader malware has infected at least 25,000 computers around the world. Gootloader malware […]

Justice Department strips malware blamed for US cyberattacks, seizes web domains that loaded it

Federal authorities say they have successfully removed the "Gootloader" malware, blamed for ransomware attacks on at least 44 U.S.-based victims, from more than 100 computer servers and have seized U.S. domain names used in related cybercrimes.

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The Department of Justice today announced the successful removal of malware known as “Gootloader” from over 100 computer servers, including compromised WordPress sites, and the seizure of U.S. domain names used by criminals to deliver and control the Gootloader malware. Since 2018, Gootloader malware has infected at least 25,000 computers around the world. Gootloader malware has […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!