Check Point Shares Analysis of Qakbot Malware Group

On August 29, 2023, the FBI announced it dismantled the Qakbot (also referred to as Qbot) multinational cyber hacking and ransomware operation, impacting 700,000 computers around the world – including financial institutions, government contractors and medical device manufacturers. The Qakbot malware infected victims via spam emails with malicious attachments and links. It also served as a platform for ransomware operators. Once infected, the victims’ computer became part of Qakbot’s larger botnet operation, infecting even more victims. Check Point Research (CPR) has tracked Qakbot and its operations for years. This year, Qakbot was highlighted in the 2023 Mid-Year Security Report as […]

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