
International Operation Dismantles 20-Year-Old Botnet Linked to Cybercriminal Services Anyproxy and 5socks
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Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a 20-year-old botnet linked to the cybercriminal services Anyproxy and 5socks as part of an international operation named "Operation Moonlander". Four individuals, including three Russians, have been indicted for running these illegal proxy networks. The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Russian nationals for their involvement in this case.