Checkmate: Breaking Down Operation Endgame

Hello, cyber sleuths! In today's exciting episode of the Discarded Podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Sarah Sabotka are joined by the brilliant Pim Trouerbach, Senior Reverse Engineer at Proofpoint. Pim gives us the lowdown on this massive law enforcement operation targeting multiple high-profile botnets across the globe, called Operation Endgame, and how this coordinated takedown affects the cybercrime landscape and the significance of arresting the individuals behind these operations.He also breaks down the different malware impacted including SystemBC, IcedID, Pikabot, Bumblebee, and more.We also talk about: the rise and fall of Bumblebee, comparing it to its predecessor, Baza Loader, and contemplating why it didn't quite live up to its anticipated potential despite its advanced featuresthe collaborative efforts between law enforcement and private sector partners, emphasizing the effectiveness of these joint operations in curbing cyber threatsthe high-quality, cinematic videos released as part of Operation EndgameResources mentioned:https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/major-botnets-disrupted-global-law-enforcement-takedownhttps://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/systembc-christmas-july-socks5-malware-and-exploit-kitshttps://operation-endgame.com/https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/911-s5-botnet-dismantled-and-its-administrator-arrested-coordinated-international-operationhttps://x.com/Shadowserver/status/1797945864004210843For more information about Proofpoint, check out our website.Subscribe & Follow:Don't miss out on future episodes—subscribe to the Discarded Podcast on your favorite platform.