tech giant Google, about 1 million windows infiltrating the computer to botnet sued. Increasingly, cyber attacks threaten us all constantly. Moreover, these methods are frequently added to new ones. Many of the technological products we use, from computers to phones, are under this threat. The technology company also had to file a lawsuit against two Russian cybercriminals who recently infiltrated nearly 1 million devices.
The famous technology company announced that it was cyber-attacked!
The technology company, which operates all over the world, including our country, announced that it was subjected to a cyber attack and suffered a data breach.
Google is suing the botnet!
US-based technology manufacturer worldwide 1 million Windows a complex system that silently infiltrates botnet He is suing two Russian citizens he claims were behind the operation. According to TechCrunch’s report, Google’s complaint to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York is quite remarkable.
Google, Glupteba botnet‘s two main operators are Russian nationals Dmitry Starovikov and Alexander FilippovHe sued. In the text of the complaint, the technology company highlighted the Gmail and Google Workspace accounts they allegedly created to carry out the attack.
The timing of this action by Google against a botnet account is also very significant. because Microsoftannounced that it has taken control of malicious websites used by Chinese-backed hackers to target governments and human rights organizations in the US and other countries. And just a day ago.
Technology giant Google, the defendants botnet network alleged theft and unauthorized use of Google users’ login and account information. However, the company demanded that Starovikov and Filippov pay compensation. It also wants a permanent ban from their use of Google services.
The Glupteba botnet, which Google has been following since 2020, is now worldwide, according to Google. about 1 million It has infiltrated the Windows device. Moreover, new ones are added every day. When a device is infected – often tricking users into downloading malware via third-party free download sites – the botnet steals user credentials and data. Then secretly cryptocurrency mining and sets up proxies to direct other people’s internet traffic.
Google in its complaint “Glupteba botnet It can be used in a powerful ransomware attack at any time.” said. Also, technology company Glupteba botnet blockchain stated that it cannot be completely eliminated without neutralizing its infrastructure.