Information about Operation Magnus

In October 2024, Operation Magnus marked a landmark international cybersecurity effort to dismantle the RedLine and Meta malware networks. Spearheaded by the Dutch National Police, alongside the FBI, Eurojust, and numerous global law enforcement agencies, this operation seized over 1,200 servers and dismantled the malware infrastructure. The RedLine and Meta malware are "infostealers" that extract sensitive user information, including login credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and browser histories. By obtaining this data, threat actors behind RedLine and Meta have compromised countless users, creating further risks like identity theft and cyber-espionage. The seized data now serves as evidence for prosecuting associated cybercriminals worldwide.

This coordinated action is part of a larger strategy to disrupt cybercrime infrastructure. Operation Magnus also captured essential elements of the malware networks, such as API servers, Telegram bots, and user data. International cooperation played a critical role in this achievement, with agencies across Europe, the United States, and Australia contributing to the effort. To stay updated on this and similar operations, explore resources on ITPro and BleepingComputer