The botnet was active just days after the Exchange Server vulnerabilities were announced.

The alleged scheme included fake company profiles with names and pictures of mostly women.

It’s the most significant law enforcement offensive to date against the Eastern European cybercrime gang.

It’s an example of how the fight against a cybercriminal threat is often long and methodical — and heavily aided by the private sector.

The MyKings botnet, also known as Smominru, is a mash-up of recent security trends.

Paige Thompson faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted. The indictment also includes charges of cryptojacking.