CISO Daily Digest: Dutch Authorities Dismantle 17 Million-Device Botn (20260531)

Dutch Authorities Dismantle 17 Million-Device Botnet

Dutch law enforcement has dismantled a massive botnet network comprising approximately 17 million infected devices worldwide. The operation, coordinated by the Dutch police, targeted the infrastructure behind the botnet that was being used for proxy services, enabling cybercriminals to route malicious traffic through compromised devices. The takedown represents one of the largest botnet disruptions in recent years, demonstrating the ongoing effectiveness of international law enforcement cooperation in combating large-scale cybercrime operations.

🔗 參考資料： 綜合報導（The Hacker News）

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