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RedLine, a notorious malware, gained significant traction in underground cybercriminal markets, being offered for $150 for the basic version, $200 for the professional edition, and as a subscription model at $100 per month. This pricing strategy enabled a diverse array of cybercriminals to utilize its capabilities. The malware is designed to extract sensitive data stored in web browsers, including email addresses, authentication cookies, passwords, credit card information, and other personal details that might be saved through autofill features.
Operation involved US, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, and Australia
In addition to pilfering login credentials, RedLine also targets cryptocurrency wallets and gathers diagnostic information from the infected devices, such as their physical location, hardware specifications, and installed software. A variant of this malware, known as META infostealer, emerged in 2022, further extending the range of its malicious capabilities.
In response to the rising threat posed by such malware, an international coalition, coordinated by Eurojust, undertook a significant operation to dismantle these cybercriminal activities. This collaboration involved law enforcement and judicial authorities from multiple countries, including the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Eurojust remarked that this operation facilitated rapid information sharing and streamlined the coordination of efforts to neutralize the infostealers, underscoring the importance of global cooperation in combatting cybercrime.
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