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Amadey malware: DataBreaches.net says Australia cut access to 180,000 computers

DataBreaches.net reports Australia cut criminal access to 180,000 computers via the Amadey malware backend, so watch for official guidance.

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Not confirmed, only a headline was available and it gives no detail

What happened

A headline published by DataBreaches.net on 2026-10-29 says Australia severed criminal access to 180,000 computers after breaching the backend of the Amadey malware.

Only the headline could be reviewed. The full article could not be fetched, so this advisory contains no detail beyond the headline. The available source does not confirm the following:

  • Which Australian agency or agencies were involved.
  • When the operation took place.
  • How the backend was accessed.
  • Which systems or platforms the computers run.
  • Where the computers are located.
  • Whether any arrests or attributions were made.

There is no independent verification beyond this single report.

Am I affected?

Not confirmed. The headline does not say which organisations, countries, platforms or systems the 180,000 computers belong to. It also does not say how their owners will be notified.

What to do now

  1. Read the full DataBreaches.net report and any official statement it references for confirmed details.
  2. As a general precaution not drawn from the source, check your security tooling for any Amadey detections and investigate any hits.
  3. Watch for official notifications from Australian authorities or your security vendors. Update your assessment once confirmed details are available.

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