20.03.2026 20:32
The two massive botnet networks named "Aisuru" and "Kimwolf," which carried out large-scale attacks by controlling millions of smart devices, were dismantled as a result of an operation conducted through international cooperation.
An international operation has struck a blow against two giant botnet networks that have carried out large-scale cyber attacks by taking control of millions of devices worldwide. The dismantling of networks named "Aisuru" and "Kimwolf" has eliminated a serious cyber threat on a global scale.
DISMANTLED BY INTERNATIONAL OPERATION
The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) announced that two major botnet infrastructures were neutralized in an operation conducted in coordination with law enforcement agencies from Germany, the USA, and Canada. It was stated that the operation is one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity moves in recent years.
WHAT IS A BOTNET, HOW DOES IT WORK?
The statement emphasized that structures referred to as "botnets" consist of devices infected with malware and controlled remotely. These devices are used for data theft, system crashes, and large-scale cyber attacks.
MILLIONS OF DEVICES TAKEN OVER
Authorities stated that the "Aisuru" network particularly targeted Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as routers and webcams, taking control of millions of devices. It was expressed that the "Kimwolf" network has a wide range of devices primarily consisting of Android TV boxes.
THEY PARALYZED SYSTEMS WITH DDoS ATTACKS
It was recorded that both botnet networks conducted Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks that rendered target systems inaccessible by subjecting them to heavy data traffic. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that these networks have carried out "record-breaking" size attacks to date.
EXTORTION AND SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL DAMAGE
It was noted that cyber attackers extorted victims through the attacks they carried out, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage in many cases. It was announced that the identities of the suspected administrators were identified within the scope of the operation, and legal proceedings were initiated against them.