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What helped Microsoft dismantle Lumma’s infrastructure?

What is a "sinkhole" in cybersecurity?

Cybercrime and the Lumma Malware Takedown

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1
What is a "sinkhole" in cybersecurity?
A fake login page
A data backup service
A virus-infected domain
A system that traps traffic from malicious domains
2
What helped Microsoft dismantle Lumma’s infrastructure?
A zero-day vulnerability
A private hacker group
Their antivirus product
A court order from the U.S. District Cour
3
What is one major reason phishing still works?
Emails are blocked by firewalls
It’s written in code
People trust familiar brands
It only targets hackers
4
What was the primary goal of Lumma malware?
Spy through webcams
Encrypt user files for ransom
Destroy files
Steal passwords and financial data
5
How many Windows computers did Microsoft say were infected by Lumma?
Around 50,000
Over 100,000
About 394,000
More than 1 million
6
What industries did Lumma also target beyond consumers?
Gaming, education, healthcare, logistics
Movie and music industries
Only banks
Only social media
7
What kind of malware is Lumma?
Keylogger
Rootkit
Stealer malware
Ransomware
8
What type of model was Lumma sold under?
Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS)
Crowdfunding
Shareware
Subscription model
9
What organizations helped Microsoft in the takedown? (Choose the best group)
TikTok and Cloudflare
Reddit and the NSA
U.S. DOJ and Europol
Apple and Meta
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What phishing technique was used in March 2025 involving Lumma?
LinkedIn job scams
Apple iCloud phishing
Fake tax returns
Impersonating Booking.com