Russian-led cybercrime network dismantled in global operation

European and North American law enforcement carried out a coordinated operation (Operation Endgame) that dismantled core infrastructure of Russian-linked cybercriminal groups behind Qakbot, DanaBot/Danabot, Trickbot and Conti, unsealed indictments and issued international arrest warrants for multiple suspects; the groups are accused of large-scale malware distribution (over 300,000 infections), ransomware extortion (including attacks on hospitals and major companies) and an espionage variant targeting military, diplomatic and government organisations.