Police arrest three individuals as they dismantle Redline and Meta infostealers

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Major Cybercrime Breakthrough: Dutch-Led Operation Dismantles Global Malware Platform, Arrests Made

In a groundbreaking cybercrime operation, a Dutch-led international task force successfully dismantled one of the largest global malware platforms, Redline and Meta infostealers. These notorious cybercriminals were responsible for stealing sensitive information from millions of victims worldwide. The operation, named Operation Magnus, involved the Dutch National Police, the FBI, and other law enforcement agencies.

On October 28th, 2024, authorities made significant progress in the investigation by arresting one man in the US and two individuals in Belgium who were linked to the cybercriminal rings behind the malware. The US authorities charged Maxim Rudometov, believed to be one of the developers and administrators of Redline Infostealer, with various crimes including access device fraud, conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, and money laundering.

During the operation, authorities seized domains, servers, and shut down multiple Telegram accounts used by the cybercriminals. The Dutch police, with the help of ESET Netherlands, uncovered the technical infrastructure of the infostealers, communication channels, and a complete user database.

Eurojust estimates that Redline and Meta were among the largest malware platforms globally, with over 1,200 servers in dozens of countries running the malware. The stolen data was traded or misused by other criminals for hacking, theft of data, or cryptocurrency.

Affected users can now check for infections using a detection tool developed by ESET on the website www.operation-magnus.com. The police also shared tips to detect malicious activity and urged vigilance in monitoring account activities and suspicious emails.

The investigation into the criminals using the stolen data will continue, as authorities work to ensure justice is served and prevent further cybercrimes.

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