Google has filed a lawsuit against the operators of the CryptBot malware, which was used to attack 670,000 Chrome users and steal their data. According to reports, thanks to this lawsuit, the infrastructure associated with the malware has already been eliminated.
Google experts have stated, “Our lawsuit has been filed against several large CryptBot distributors, which we believe are based in Pakistan and operate criminal operations around the world. The application is based on various claims, including computer fraud and abuse, and trademark infringement. We targeted distributors who are paid to distribute malware in bulk, and who then infect computers and steal user data.”
To prevent the spread of CryptBot, the court granted Google a temporary restraining order, allowing the company to disrupt the work of malware distributors and their infrastructure. This court order authorizes Google to seize domains associated with the distribution of CryptBot (active and those that will be registered in the future), which should help stop the growth of new infections and slow down the growth of the malware network.
CryptBot is a classic Windows infostealer designed to steal confidential information from victims’ computers, including credentials, bank card information, and other personal and financial data that can be used for fraudulent purposes.
