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EMOTET Botnet

SZ-13452

emotet.botnet

SeizedBotnet

One of the most dangerous botnets in the world, EMOTET was taken down in a global operation coordinated by Europol and Eurojust.

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Screenshot of EMOTET Botnet

Historical screenshot of EMOTET Botnet before seizure

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Basic Information

Date Seized:January 1, 2021
Reason for Seizure:Malware distribution and cybercrime
Law Enforcement Agency:Europol
Category:Botnet
Status:Seized

Impact Statistics

Estimated Financial Loss:$2.5B+
Users Affected:1,600,000

Technical Details

Location:International
Operator:TA542 (Mummy Spider)
Technology Used:Botnet Infrastructure
Operational Duration:6 years
Investigation Length:2 years

Timeline

Investigation Started

Investigation began 2 years before seizure

Site Seized

January 1, 2021

Important Notice

This information is compiled from public records and law enforcement announcements. The website mentioned here has been officially seized and is no longer operational. This database is for informational and educational purposes only.