Law enforcement agencies have taken action against LummaC2, a malware operation that targeted millions of victims globally by seizing key infrastructure linked to the operation. The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with Europol, Japan's Cybercrime Control Center, Microsoft, and private cybersecurity partners, coordinated the effort. Following the seizure of two websites by the DOJ, Lumma administrators tried to establish three new domains, which were also seized. Microsoft identified over 394,000 infections on Windows systems globally between March and May 2025. Malware-free attacks have been on the rise, with a shift towards stealthier methods like phishing and social engineering. Despite this trend, Malware-as-a-Service tools like Lumma are still in demand, enabling less sophisticated threat actors to access advanced capabilities. Lumma, controlled by a Russian developer known as 'Shamel,' has been used in various cyberattacks, including targeting crypto wallets and critical infrastructure sectors. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news