The botnet, which compromised routers and IoT devices in 163 countries, claimed about 369,000 victims and $5.8 million from its cybercriminal customers, officials said.
Microsoft and authorities dismantled Tycoon 2FA’s infrastructure. A seizure notice is displayed on of the phishing platform’s domains March 4, 2026. (Microsoft)
Microsoft, which led the effort, said it seized 330 domains that powered the phishing platform’s core infrastructure. The alleged creator was also named in a civil complaint.
Limited attacks occurred prior to Ivanti’s disclosure, followed by mass exploitation by multiple threat groups. More than 1,400 potentially vulnerable instances remain exposed.
Operation Serengeti 2.0 dismantled almost 11,500 malicious infrastructures between June and August. Officials arrested more than 1,200 alleged cybercriminals.