Google Shuts Down Glupteba Botnet, Sues Operators
Google took steps to shut down the Glupteba botnet, at least for now. (The botnet uses the bitcoin blockchain as a backup command-and-control mechanism, making it hard to get rid of it permanently.) So Google is also suing the botnet’s operators.
It’s an interesting strategy. Let’s see if it’s successful.
Ted • December 9, 2021 12:30 PM
According to Cyberwire this is a “Technical Head Slap and a Legal Nose Pull.”
Why, I Oughta…!!!
Glupteba is a botnet being used to steal credentials and other data for crypto-jacking on infected hosts. The lawsuit is the first against a blockchain-enabled botnet. The action is being filed in the Southern District of NY.
“Google disrupts Glupteba” (min 7:10 to 9:45)
https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast/1473/notes