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Microsoft uses AI and RICO laws to dismantle StealC and Amadey malware networks

Feeds.4Sysops •IT News • June 24, 2026

Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit recently disrupted the infrastructure supporting StealC and Amadey, two prominent malware families used in global cybercrime. The operation targeted over 200 command-and-control domains and IP addresses that facilitated credential theft and ransomware delivery. This coordinated effort involved collaboration with Europol and various industry partners to sever criminal control over approximately 18,000 victim computers. Source

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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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