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9,000 malware-laden servers identified in Southeast Asia

Nearly 9,000 malware-laden servers and hundreds of compromised websites in the ASEAN region were identified by Interpol and investigators from seven Southeast Asian nations, said Interpol on April 24.
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Hanoi(VNA) – Nearly 9,000 malware-laden servers and hundreds of compromised websitesin the ASEAN region were identified by Interpol and investigators from seven SoutheastAsian nations, said Interpol on April 24.

The jointanti-cybercrime operation showed various types of malware, such as thosetargeting financial institutions, spreading ransomeware, launching DistributedDenial of Service (DDoS) attacks and distributing spam were among threats posed by theinfected servers.

The operation alsodiscovered nearly 270 websites infected with a malware code, including severalgovernment websites that may have contained citizens’ personal data.

Interpol said theoperation was participated by experts from seven private firms, while China provided somecyber intelligence.

It was carried outafter Singapore’s Ministry of Defence was attacked by hackers this year,causing personal details of 850 national servicemen and staff being stolen. Theministry described it as a “targeted and carefully planned” attack. - VNA
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