Several arrests have been carried out by Europol as part of an operation following last year’s seizure of malware droppers. A database raid enabled the policing agency to identify customers of a botnet operated by ‘Superstar’. The service facilitated access to victims’ machines allowing malware deployment. The botnet was used for keylogging, ransomware deployment, cryptomining and more. Target customers were registered in a database intercepted during Operation Endgame. Europol is continuing its investigations.
Cybersecurity Industry Gains $1.7 Billion to Develop Cutting-Edge Protection Technologies
In April 2025, cybersecurity startups raised $1.7 billion, signaling a shift to proactive digital defense strategies amid escalating threats. Leading investments, particularly in AI-driven solutions,
