Europol arrests 4 people in an operation against cybercrime

In an investigation into global cybercrime, Europol conducted 16 searches in different countries in recent days. Four people were arrested in Armenia and Ukraine. In 10 countries, more than 100 computer servers were disconnected or disabled, and more than 2,000 Internet domain names were confiscated.

Europol also added 8 suspects to its “List of Most Wanted Fugitives in Europe.”

The international operation was aimed at combating the “trains”. This is a form of malware or malicious software designed to bypass computer security.

Once the “dropper” enters a computer system, for example via an email phishing attack, it spreads other malware such as viruses or spyware. The “dropper” then removes itself from the computer or hides so that the malware can be reinstalled later.

Many computers can be infected with malware via “trains” and together they form a network called a “botnet.” Through these “botnets”, cybercriminals can commit various crimes such as financial fraud or ransomware attacks, blocking access to computer data.