Operation Endgame Hits SocGholish Malware Network, 14,971 Websites Cleaned

Operation Endgame coordinated international law‑enforcement actions to disrupt the SocGholish (aka FakeUpdates) malware infrastructure: authorities seized 106 servers/domains, remediated 14,971 infected WordPress sites, and launched victim notifications. SocGholish spreads via compromised WordPress sites presenting fake browser/software update prompts, establishes remote access for follow-on payloads (including ransomware), and has been attributed to cybercriminal operations linked to Evil Corp; site owners are urged to strengthen credentials, patch, and obtain updates only from official sources.