A multinational law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled a notable cybercrime syndicate that provided obfuscation services to keep malware hidden from antivirus detection. The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with Dutch and Finnish authorities, seized four domains linked to critical crypting services. The domains, including AvCheck[.]net, offered counter-antivirus tools allowing cybercriminals to bypass security measures. This initiative is part of Operation Endgame, an ongoing campaign launched in 2024 to address cyber threats, which has resulted in several significant takedowns recently.
Crypting is the process of using software to make malware difficult for antivirus programs to detect. The seized domains offered services to cybercriminals, including counter-antivirus tools.
The DoJ said authorities made undercover purchases to analyze the services and confirmed that they were being used for cybercrime.
AvCheck was characterized as one of the largest CAV services used by bad actors around the world, reflecting the significant threat posed by such syndicates.
Operation Endgame marks a continued commitment to dismantling cybercrime, with notable previous actions disrupting significant malware families and thousands of malicious domains.
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