What is the Andromeda Botnet

On 29 November 2017, the FBI, in close cooperation with European authorities and some private security vendors dismantled one of the longest running malware families in existence called Andromeda (also known as Gamarue).

This widely distributed malware created a network of infected computers called the Andromeda botnet . According to Microsoft, Andromeda’s main goal was to distribute other malware families. Andromeda was associated with 80 malware families. 

 

 

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Lital is a Marketing Team Leader, Storyteller, Technology Marketing Expert. She joined Cybereason as the first marketing hire and built a full marketing department. Specializing in brand building, product marketing, communication and content. Passionate about building ROI-driven marketing teams.