Dutch authorities have dismantled a large-scale malware botnet believed to have infected more than 17 million devices worldwide, in what investigators describe as one of the biggest cybercrime infrastructure takedowns in recent years. The operation targeted a network of over 200 servers hosted in the Netherlands that were allegedly used to manage infected devices and route malicious internet traffic across the globe. Unsuspecting victims According to investigators, the botnet

Meta Platforms has launched a new subscription model across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, introducing optional paid tiers that unlock additional features for users and businesses. The rollout marks one of the company’s most significant shifts in monetization strategy beyond advertising. Editorial credit: Ascannio / Shutterstock New subscription tiers add premium features The subscriptions introduce extra tools and capabilities layered on top of the free versions of each