The US Justice Department has taken down “Qakbot,” a major botnet used by cybercriminals to extort ransom payments. The operation led by the FBI uninstalled the malware from 700,000 computers and seized $8.6 million in cryptocurrency assets. The multi-country mission, named “Duck Hunt,” involved law enforcement agencies from seven countries. According to the Justice Department, between October 2021 and April 2023, the operators of Qakbot extorted approximately $58 million from victims.
NHS trust alert to cyber threats, says health chief
Five NHS trusts, including Alder Hey Children’s Foundation Trust and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, were targeted in suspected cyber attacks in December. Investigations are ongoing,
