Date of First Publication: July 19, 2021

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA

MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a
Washington Corporation,

Plaintiff,

v.

JOHN DOES 1-2, CONTROLLING A COMPUTER
NETWORK THEREBY INJURING PLAINTIFF
AND ITS CUSTOMERS,

Defendant.


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Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) has sued Defendants John Does 1-2 associated with the Internet domains listed in the pleading set forth below. Microsoft alleges that Defendants have violated Federal and state law by hosting a cybercriminal operation through these Internet domains, causing or attempting unlawful intrusion into Microsoft and Microsoft’s customers’ computers, computing devices and/or accounts; and intellectual property violations to the injury of Microsoft and Microsoft’s customers. Microsoft seeks a preliminary injunction directing the registrars associated with these Internet domains to take all steps necessary to disable access to and operation of this infrastructure to ensure that changes or access to the infrastructure cannot be made absent a court order and that all content and material associated with this infrastructure are to be isolated and preserved pending resolution of the dispute. Microsoft seeks a permanent injunction, other equitable relief and damages. Full copies of the pleading documents are available at www.noticeofpleadings.com/maliciousdomains.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 21 days of the date of first publication specified herein. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Microsoft’s attorney, Jeffrey L. Poston, Crowell & Moring LLP, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004. If you have questions, you should consult with your own attorney immediately.

COMPLAINT AND SUMMONS

MOTION FOR LIMITED AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT DOE DISCOVERY NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY AND SERVE DOE DEFENDANTS

MISCELLANEOUS

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