Summary
A joint international law enforcement action shut down two services accused of providing a botnet of hacked internet-connected devices to cybercriminals. Four individuals were indicted for profiting from running the botnet, which was operated by Anyproxy and 5Socks.
Key Points
The botnet used compromised routers to provide anonymity for malicious actors online.
Four individuals were accused of profiting from running the botnet.
Anyproxy and 5Socks were two services that provided the botnet's infrastructure.
The botnet was shut down as part of a joint international law enforcement action.
Why It Matters
This takedown demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in disrupting cybercriminals' operations and highlights the importance of continued efforts to combat online threats.
Author
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
