Google has obtained a court order to take down websites involved in distributing malware.
The malware, named CryptBot, likely infected over 670,000 devices in 2022.
- The websites were impersonating legitimate businesses and were using social engineering tactics to lure users into downloading and installing malware that was designed to steal sensitive information.
- The court order was granted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which makes it illegal to engage in computer-related fraud and other malicious activities.
- Google's efforts to take down these websites are part of its ongoing fight against online threats and to protect its users from malware and other malicious activities.
- The campaign specifically targets Windows devices.
- Google has advised its users to be cautious of suspicious activity and to take measures to protect their devices and data from online threats.