US says it and partners have taken down notorious 'Qakbot' hacking network
First discovered more than a decade ago, Qakbot is commonly spread through malicious, boobytrapped emails sent to unsuspecting victims.
US seizes website selling malware that stole computer data
The seizure of the site, worldwiredlabs dot com, was conducted by federal authorities in Los Angeles as part of an international law enforcement effort, the US Department of Justice says.
New Chinese hacking tool found, spurring US warning to allies
The discovery was shared with the US government in recent months, who have shared the information with foreign partners, according to a US official.
International police boffins take down ‘most dangerous botnet’
The malware enabled international criminals to access financial details and other lucrative personal information.