Microsofts Digital Crimes Unit granted Microsoft permission to disrupt more than 500 different strains of malware with the potential for targeting millions of innocent people. Microsoft study found that cybercriminals infiltrate unsecure supply chains to introduce counterfeit software embedded with malware. In disrupting these malware strains, we helped significantly limit the spread of the developing Nitol botnet, our second botnet disruption in the last six months. Microsoft is fully committed to protecting consumers by combating the distribution of counterfeit software and working closely with governments, law enforcement and other industry members.”]