Dutch authorities have disrupted a massive botnet comprising approximately 17 million compromised computers, tablets, and smartphones. The botnet was controlled via over 200 seized servers in the Netherlands, which were used to orchestrate criminal activities, with infected device owners likely unaware of their participation. While not officially named, the operation targeted infrastructure linked to the Asocks proxy service.
Threat Intelligence Dutch authorities disrupt massive botnet of 17 million devices June 1, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) As reported by Bleeping Computer, Dutch authorities have successfully dismantled a significant botnet, taking offline approximately 17 million compromised devices and seizing over 200 servers used to control the network. The operation, a collaboration between Dutch police and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), targeted servers hosted by a local provider. These servers were instrumental in orchestrating cyberattacks by controlling a vast network of computers, tablets, and smartphones. While the specific name of the botnet was not officially disclosed, local media reports suggest a link to the Asocks service, which offers proxy services utilizing millions of IP addresses. The NCSC confirmed that the seized servers were located in the Netherlands and were being used for criminal activities, indicating that the owners of the infected devices were likely unaware of their participation in these operations. Source: Bleeping Computer SC Staff Related Threat Intelligence New threat actor JINX-0164 targets crypto firms with macOS malware SC Staff May 29, 2026 The campaign, active since mid-2025, uses recruitment-themed social engineering to lure developers into downloading a Python-based infostealer and remote access trojan named AUDIOFIX. Threat Intelligence North Korean hackers Kimsuky target South Korea with new malware variants SC Staff May 29, 2026 Kimsuky, also known as Velvet Chollima, utilized spoofed security software installation pages and fake Webex meeting invitations to deliver malware. Threat Management Iranian threat group targets US aviation sector with AI-assisted ‘MiniFast’ backdoor Laura French May 27, 2026 Career-themed phishing lures targeted employees of US domestic airlines during Operation Epic Fury. Related Events Cybercast Better Threat Intelligence Between Public and Private Sectors On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Nationwide Cybersecurity Summit 2025: Safeguarding America’s Digital Future On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Securing the Future of Finance: Strategies to Counter Modern Cyber Threats On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Account Harvesting Backdoor DNS Spoofing Deauthentication Attack Defacement Denial of Service Distributed Scans Domain Hijacking Hybrid Attack Password Cracking You can skip this ad in 5 seconds