Authorities Dismantle SocGholish Malware Network

Cybersecuritynews •Guru Baran • June 18, 2026

Authorities have dismantled the criminal infrastructure behind SocGholish, one of the most persistent malware frameworks active since 2017, seizing 106 servers and 101 domains while remediating nearly 15,000 infected websites worldwide. The coordinated takedown was executed as part of Operation Endgame, launched in 2024 and recognized as the largest international operation ever conducted against ransomware […]

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Operation Endgame Disrupts Evil Corp's SocGholish Malware Network On June 18, 2026, international law enforcement agencies launched Operation Endgame, disrupting the SocGholish malware infrastructure linked to the Russian cybercrime group Evil Corp. The operation resulted in the remediation of 14,971 infected WordPress websites and the takedown of 106 servers and domains associated with the SocGholish botnet. SocGholish, also known as FakeUpdates, exploits compromised legitimate websites to deliver malware disguised as fake software updates, targeting users to gain unauthorized access to their systems. The operation was a collaborative effort involving law enforcement from the Netherlands, Canada, the United States, and Germany, supported by Europol. This action is expected to significantly impact the operations of Evil Corp and its affiliates, limiting their ability to execute further attacks. Authorities have advised website owners to enhance their security measures, including changing credentials and enabling multi-factor authentication. 67 sources 78

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