Tag: interpol
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Interpol operation disrupts romance scam and sextortion networks in Africa
Authorities arrested 260 cybercrime suspects during a two-week operation spanning 14 African countries, Interpol announced Friday. The globally coordinated summertime crackdown dubbed “Operation Contender 3.0” targeted criminal networks that facilitated romance scams and sextortion, officials said. Interpol said total losses attributed to the scam syndicates amounted to about $2.8 million, involving almost 1,500 victims. Authorities…
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African Authorities Arrest 260 Suspects in Romance, Sextortion Scams
Authorities in 14 African countries arrested 260 people, seized 1,235 electronic devices, and took down 18 criminal infrastructures in a sprawling Interpol operation aimed at the growing global problem of romance and sextortion scams being run via social media and other platforms. The operation is part of a larger effort to address the problem of…
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Africa cybercrime crackdown includes hundreds of arrests, Interpol says
Several African countries targeted transnational criminal networks that used social media and other digital platforms to run romance and sextortion scams, Interpol said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/africa-cyber-fraud-crackdown-ghana-senegal-cote-divoire-angola-interpol
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Interpol Cracks Down on Large-Scale African Scamming Networks
The effort, named Operation Contender 3.0, led to the arrest of 260 suspected cybercriminals First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-african-scamming-networks/
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Operation HAECHI VI seized $439M from global cybercrime rings
Interpol announced that Operation HAECHI VI seized $439M from global cybercrime rings, with 40 countries joining the five-month crackdown. Interpol announced that an international law enforcement operation, codenamed Operation HAECHI VI, resulted in the seizure of $439M in cash and crypto from cybercrime rings between April and August 2025. Authorities from 40 countries joint to…
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Schlag gegen Cybercrime: Interpol nimmt Betrügern über 400 Millionen US-Dollar ab
Auch deutsche Strafverfolger waren an den Ermittlungen beteiligt. Weltweit wurden mehr als 68.000 mit Betrugsfällen verbundene Bankkonten gesperrt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/schlag-gegen-cybercrime-interpol-nimmt-betruegern-ueber-400-millionen-us-dollar-ab-2509-200477.html
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African Law Enforcement Agencies Nab Cybercrime Syndicates
African nations work with Interpol and private-sector partners to disrupt cybercriminal operations on the continent, but more work needs to be done. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/african-law-enforcement-agencies-nab-cybercrime-syndicates
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Interpol greift durch: AntiOperation mündet in über 1.200 Festnahmen
Großer Ermittlungserfolg für Interpol und Behörden mehrerer Länder: Zahlreiche Cybercrime-Akteure wurden verhaftet und ihre Infrastrukturen zerschlagen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/interpol-greift-durch-anti-cybercrime-operation-muendet-in-ueber-1-200-festnahmen-2508-199473.html
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Interpol Arrests Over 1K Cybercriminals in ‘Operation Serengeti 2.0’
The operation disrupted countless scams, and authorities seized a significant amount of evidence and recovered nearly $100 million in lost funds. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/interpol-operation-serengeti-2-0
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Operation Serengeti 2.0: INTERPOL nabs 1,209 cybercriminals in Africa, seizes $97M
INTERPOL arrested 1,209 cybercriminals in 18 African nations seizing $97.4M, and dismantling 11,432 malicious infrastructures. INTERPOL announced the result of the second phase of ongoing law enforcement Operation Serengeti (June to August 2025) that led to 1,209 arrests across 18 nations in Africa. The authorities are aiding 88,000 victims, seizing $97.4M, and dismantling 11,432 cybercrime…
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Interpol-led crackdown disrupts cybercrime networks in Africa that caused $485 million in losses
Operation Serengeti 2.0 dismantled almost 11,500 malicious infrastructures between June and August. Officials arrested more than 1,200 alleged cybercriminals. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/interpol-operation-serengeti-2-africa/
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Interpol bags 1,209 suspects, $97M in cybercrime operation focused on Africa
Crypto mines, BEC scams, fake passports, and a $300M fraud empire allegedly brought down during Serengeti 2.0 First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/22/interpol_serengeti_20/
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Over 1,200 arrested in Africa-wide cybercrime crackdown, Interpol says
Authorities across Africa have dismantled large-scale cybercrime and fraud networks, arresting over three months more than 1,200 people suspected of carrying out ransomware attacks, online scams, and business email compromise schemes, Interpol said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/africa-interpol-cybercrime-crackdown
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INTERPOL Arrests 1,209 Cybercriminals Across 18 African Nations in Global Crackdown
INTERPOL on Friday announced that authorities from 18 countries across Africa have arrested 1,209 cybercriminals who targeted 88,000 victims.”The crackdown recovered $97.4 million and dismantled 11,432 malicious infrastructures, underscoring the global reach of cybercrime and the urgent need for cross-border cooperation,” the agency said.The effort is the second phase of an ongoing law First seen…
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Interpol-Led African Cybercrime Crackdown Leads to 1209 Arrests
Operation Serengeti 2.0 operators helped recover $97.4m stolen by cybercriminals First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-african-cybercrime/
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Massive anti-cybercrime operation leads to over 1,200 arrests in Africa
Law enforcement authorities in Africa have arrested over 1,200 suspects as part of ‘Operation Serengeti 2.0,’ an INTERPOL-led international crackdown targeting cross-border cybercriminal gangs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-anti-cybercrime-operation-leads-to-over-1-200-arrests-in-africa/
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Interpol operation seizes $97 million in African cybercrime sweep
Authorities in Africa have arrested 1,209 people in an Interpol-led crackdown on cybercrime that targeted nearly 88,000 victims. 11,432 malicious infrastructures were … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/22/interpol-africa-cybercrime-crackdown/
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How defenders use the dark web
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, breach, corporate, credit-card, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, fraud, government, group, hacker, healthcare, identity, incident, insurance, intelligence, Internet, interpol, law, leak, lockbit, mail, malware, monitoring, network, phishing, ransom, ransomware, service, software, theft, threat, tool, usa, vpnAttributing attacks to threat actors: When organizations suffer from data breaches and cyber incidents, the dark web becomes a crucial tool for defenders, including the impacted businesses, their legal teams, and negotiators.Threat actors such as ransomware groups often attack organizations to encrypt and steal their data so they can extort them for money, in exchange…
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Interpol identifies West Africa as potential new hotspot for cybercrime compounds
Interpol said it analyzed five years of data about the illicit industry, which relies on human trafficking to staff up centers with people who are forced to conduct investment fraud, romance scams and other schemes. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/interpol-west-africa-cybercrime-compounds
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Scam Centers Expand Global Footprint with Trafficked Victims
Interpol warns that scam centers are expanding beyond Southeast Asia First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/scam-centers-global-footprint/
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Interpol Warns of Rapid Rise in Cybercrime on African Continent
Interpol claims cybercrime has risen sharply in Africa with cyber-offences accounting for a medium-to-high share of all crime First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-warns-rapid-rise/
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INTERPOL Cautions of Significant Increase in Cyber Attacks on Western and Eastern Africa
The INTERPOL 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report has raised alarms over a dramatic surge in cybercrime across Africa, with Western and Eastern regions reporting that over 30% of all documented criminal activities are now cyber-related. Two-thirds of INTERPOL’s African member countries surveyed confirmed that cybercrimes constitute a medium-to-high proportion of total reported offenses, highlighting the…
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Cybercrime is surging across Africa
A new INTERPOL report has sounded the alarm over a dramatic increase in cybercrime across Africa, with digital crime now accounting for a significant proportional of all criminal activity across the continent. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/cybercrime-surging-across-africa
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INTERPOL-Led Effort Dismantles Infostealer Malware Network in 26 Countries Across Asia-Pacific Region
INTERPOL partnered with Group-IB, Kaspersky, and Trend Micro to take down a cybercrime network. They alerted more than 216,000 individuals and organizations that were possible victims. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-interpol-operation-secure-cybercrime-asia-pacific/
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INTERPOL-Led Effort Dismantles Infostealer Malware Network in 26 Countries Across Asia-Pacific Region
INTERPOL partnered with Group-IB, Kaspersky, and Trend Micro to take down a cybercrime network. They alerted more than 216,000 individuals and organizations that were possible victims. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-interpol-operation-secure-cybercrime-asia-pacific/
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Massive infostealer infrastructure clampdown led by Interpol
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/massive-infostealer-infrastructure-clampdown-led-by-interpol
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Infostealer Malware Targeted by Police in Operation Secure
32 Suspects Arrested Across Asia-Pacific During Interpol-Coordinated Crackdown. Interpol on Wednesday unveiled Operation Secure, an information-stealing malware crackdown that it coordinated, resulting in the arrest of 32 suspects and the seizure of over 20,000 malicious IP addresses and 41 servers tied to infostealer-fueled crime. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/infostealer-malware-targeted-by-police-in-operation-secure-a-28655
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Asia dismantles 20,000 malicious domains in infostealer crackdown
Interpol coordinates operation, nabs 32 across Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Nauru First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/11/asia_cracks_down_on_infostealers/
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Operation Secure: INTERPOL Disrupts 20,000 Infostealer Domains, 32 Arrested
INTERPOL disrupts 20,000 infostealer domains in major cybercrime crackdown across Asia-Pacific, 32 arrested, 216K victims notified in Operation Secure. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/operation-secure-interpol-disrupts-infostealer-domains/
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20,000 Asian IPs and Domains Dismantled in Infostealer Crackdown
Interpol-coordinated Operation Secure led to 32 arrests, including the suspected ringleader of a cybercriminal organization First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-operation-secure/