The database’s exposure duration is unknown. Signs of infostealer malware were found, but no confirmed breach or misuse of user data, says cybersecurity researcher.

The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.

Lumma malware, a MaaS platform active since 2022, has stolen data from 1.7M+ devices, targeting cryptos, logins, and financial information on Windows systems.

The malware often hides behind fake CAPTCHAs and has been used to commit financial fraud. Microsoft took down 2,300 domains that ran it and updated Defender to identify it.

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has dismantled the Lumma Stealer malware operation with the support of global law enforcement, according to CNBC. Its digital crimes unit found over 394,000 Windows computers infected worldwide between March 16 and May 16.

Microsoft’s $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard cleared its final U.S. regulatory hurdle as the FTC dropped its challenge, capping a nearly two-year legal battle.

The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of Duty” video game maker Activision Blizzard.

This is the end of the FTC’s fight to block a $68.7 billion deal that saw Microsoft purchase Activision Blizzard. The deal closed in 2023.