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The Star
23-05-2025
- The Star
EU, US authorities take down malware network
FILE PHOTO: The logo of the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, Eurojust, is pictured on its headquarters ahead of a news conference on alleged war crimes, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in The Hague, Netherlands May 31, 2022. REUTERS/Eva Plevier/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) -European, American and Canadian authorities have taken down over 300 servers worldwide and issued international arrest warrants against 20 suspects in a crackdown on malware, EU agency for criminal justice cooperation Eurojust said in a statement, the latest phase in Operation Endgame. BY THE NUMBERS German, French, Dutch, Danish, British, American and Canadian authorities joined forces this week against the world's most dangerous malware variants and the perpetrators behind them. More than three dozen suspects were identified and 20 individuals criminally charged. Over 300 servers worldwide were taken down, 650 domains were neutralised and 3.5 million euros in cryptocurrency were seized. The actions follow efforts in May 2024, which had been the largest-ever operation against botnets. In total, 21.2 million euros have been seized during the an operation started in 2024. CONTEXT The malware taken down this week is known as "initial access malware." It is used for initial infection, helping cybercriminals to enter victims' systems unnoticed and load more malware onto their devices, such as ransomware. WHAT'S NEXT Operation Endgame will continue with follow-up actions announced on the dedicated website from the international coalition. Several key suspects behind the malware operations are subject to international and public appeals. The German authorities will include eighteen of them on the EU Most Wanted list on Friday. (Reporting by GV De Clercq)
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EU and UK to hold annual summits, draft statement shows
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and United Kingdom will agree to hold annual summits to take stock of their bilateral relationship, according to a draft statement prepared for an upcoming summit in London seen by Reuters. The EU and Britain are set to hold a summit in London on May 19, and the draft is the latest iteration of a joint text that leaders are set to agree at the gathering. "We agreed that a stable foundation for our relationship is vital, and, in this context, we reaffirmed our commitment to the full, timely and faithful implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement, including the Windsor Framework, and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement," according to the draft, referring to texts related to Brexit. "We agreed to hold annual UK-EU summits to take stock of the bilateral relationship," said the text, dated May 6 and shared with EU delegations. The draft outlines the two sides' view on global priorities, including continued support for Ukraine and an agreement to remain ready to exert pressure on Russia. The EU and UK also said they recognised the shared challenge of irregular migration and that there is a need to address it with third countries. "We also recognised the need to do more to secure our respective external borders, while remaining committed to ensuring international protection for those who need it," the draft said. The draft noted that "we recognised the importance of transatlantic cooperation in addressing global challenges, fostering economic growth, and ensuring peace and security." (Reporting by Lili Bayer, editing by GV De Clercq)
