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German Police Dismantle Cyberattack Botnets

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 13:55 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 13:55 | 1 source | 1 article

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German authorities successfully dismantled a network of botnets used to perpetrate cyberattacks. This operation is a significant step in combating cybercrime and protecting online infrastructure. The dismantling of these botnets will likely disrupt various malicious activities, including phishing scams, malware distribution, and denial-of-service attacks.

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Deutsche Welle 20 mar. 2026, 13:55 (4 hours ago) Excellent

Germany: Police dismantle major cyberattack 'botnets'

German authorities have shut down two of the world’s largest "botnets" as part of a joint three-nation operation. Each of the networks hijacked millions of compromised everyday devices to take part in cyberattacks.

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