Operation Endgame Takes Down Gootloader, CastleRAT and StealC Servers, Seizes 6.4M Stolen Logins

An international police operation has dismantled the servers supporting Gootloader, CastleRAT, and StealC malware. These tools were used by criminals to access computers, steal passwords, and initiate ransomware attacks. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 6.4 million stolen login credentials from over 40,000 victims, as reported by Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office. Gootloader is a type of malware loader. The takedown is part of a broader effort known as Operation Endgame. The operation targeted the infrastructure behind the three malware tools.