MICROSOFT , along with law enforcement and various cybersecurity companies, has successfully dismantled the infrastructure used by the malware families Amadey and StealC, as part of the ongoing Operation Endgame. This operation uniquely targeted what is described as a 'cybercrime assembly line', leveraging AI and legal action. Amadey, a malware-as-a-service loader since 2018, provides threat actors with access to systems, while StealC, an infostealer from 2023, helps in stealing sensitive information.
The takedown resulted in the seizure of over 25 million stolen credentials and the identification of 18,000 compromised computers, with crypto assets valued at over $47 million flagged for restriction. A vulnerability within the StealC command-and-control panel was also exploited during the operation.