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Microsoft takes down malware found on 394,000 Windows PCs

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Microsoft announced it has dismantled the Lumma Stealer malware operation with the help of law enforcement agencies around the world.

Lumma is a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) that has been marketed and sold through underground forums since at least 2022 .

Microsoft says it tracked infections on more than 394,000 Windows devices globally between March 16 and May 16 .

Microsoft ’s takedown of the Lumma Stealer malware network is a major win in the fight against infostealers.

Lumma had become a go-to tool for cybercriminals, targeting everything from browser credentials to crypto wallets across Windows and Mac systems.

Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.

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