Tag: interpol
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Banks Must Act Like Interpol to Fight Fraud Networks
Joël Winteregg of Vyntra on How AI Is Industrializing Fraud at Unprecedented Scale. Gen AI has created a paradise for fraudsters, said Joel Winteregg, CEO of Vyntra. Just as Interpol coordinates across borders to dismantle criminal networks, Winteregg said banks must operate as a unified intelligence network, because the fraud operations targeting them already do.…
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Breach Roundup: Fancy Bear in Schmancy OpSec Failure
Also, Telus Breach, Microsoft Hotpatching, Interpol Malicious IP Takedown. This week, Russian hacker OpSec failure, Interpol helped disrupt 45,000 malicious IPs, the FBI is looking for an ATM jackpotting suspect and Telus disclosed a breach. Windows hotpatching, an FTP exploit, a foiled attack on a nuclear research center and China-linked espionage. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Breach Roundup: Fancy Bear in Schmancy OpSec Failure
Also, Telus Breach, Microsoft Hotpatching, Interpol Malicious IP Takedown. This week, Russian hacker OpSec failure, Interpol helped disrupt 45,000 malicious IPs, the FBI is looking for an ATM jackpotting suspect and Telus disclosed a breach. Windows hotpatching, an FTP exploit, a foiled attack on a nuclear research center and China-linked espionage. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Interpol warnt: KI macht deutlich produktiver – zumindest Kriminelle
Laut Interpol steigert KI die Profitabilität Cyberkrimineller um ein Vielfaches. Für die Polizei ergeben sich damit neue Herausforderungen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/interpol-warnt-ki-macht-doch-deutlich-produktiver-betrueger-zumindest-2603-206580.html
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Interpol warnt: KI macht doch deutlich produktiver – Betrüger zumindest
Laut Interpol steigert KI die Profitabilität Cyberkrimineller um ein Vielfaches. Für die Polizei ergeben sich damit neue Herausforderungen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/interpol-warnt-ki-macht-doch-deutlich-produktiver-betrueger-zumindest-2603-206580.html
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AI finally delivers those elusive productivity gains… for cybercriminals
Interpol says fraud schemes using the tech are 4.5x more profitable First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/16/interpol_ai_fraud/
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Interpol Operation Synergia III leads to 45,000 malicious IPs dismantled and 94 arrests worldwide
INTERPOL dismantled 45,000 malicious IPs and servers and arrested 94 suspects in a global cybercrime operation. INTERPOL announced a global cybercrime operation (codenamed Operation Synergia III) involving 72 countries that dismantled 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing, malware, and ransomware. The international law enforcement operation led to 94 arrests, 110 ongoing investigations,…
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Global Authorities Take Down 45,000 Malicious IPs Used in Ransomware Campaigns
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, infrastructure, international, interpol, law, malicious, malware, phishing, ransomwareAn unprecedented international law enforcement effort has successfully dismantled a massive cybercrime network. Coordinated by INTERPOL, the initiative targeted critical infrastructure used in phishing, malware, and ransomware campaigns worldwide. Operation Synergia III Dubbed >>Operation Synergia III,<< the global crackdown took place between July 18, 2025, and January 31, 2026. The operation brought together law enforcement…
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INTERPOL Operation Synergia III Shuts Down 45,000 Malicious IPs, 94 Arrested
INTERPOL’s Operation Synergia III led to 94 arrests and the takedown of 45,000 malicious IPs in 72 countries targeting phishing, malware, and fraud networks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/interpol-operation-synergia-iii-malicious-ip-94-arrest/
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Interpol obliterates cyber criminal infrastructure
A major Interpol operation has resulted in the seizure of thousands of malicious cyber criminal IP addresses and servers, and multiple arrests. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640293/Interpol-obliterates-cyber-criminal-infrastructure
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Interpol’s ‘Operation Synergia III’ Nets 94 Arrests in Major Cybercrime Sweep
A new law enforcement operation against phishing and ransomware operators led to the takedown of 45,000 malicious IP addresses First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-operation-synergia3-94/
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INTERPOL Dismantles 45,000 Malicious IPs, Arrests 94 in Global Cybercrime
Tags: cybercrime, international, interpol, law, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, threatINTERPOL on Friday announced the takedown of 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers used in connection with phishing, malware, and ransomware campaigns, as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt emerging threats, and safeguard victims from scams.The effort is part of an international law enforcement operation that involved 72 countries and…
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Interpol gegen Cybercrime: Systeme hinter 45.000 IP-Adressen vom Netz genommen
Strafverfolger mehrerer Länder haben zusammen mit Interpol 94 mutmaßliche Cyberkriminelle verhaftet und deren Infrastrukturen lahmgelegt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/schlag-gegen-cybercrime-interpol-nimmt-mehr-als-45-000-systeme-vom-netz-2603-206461.html
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Interpol cybercrime crackdown leads to 94 arrests, 45,000 IP takedowns
Operation Synergia’s third season is the most productive to date First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/13/interpol_operation_synergia/
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Schlag gegen Cybercrime: Interpol nimmt mehr als 45.000 Systeme vom Netz
Strafverfolger mehrerer Länder haben zusammen mit Interpol 94 mutmaßliche Cyberkriminelle verhaftet und deren Infrastrukturen lahmgelegt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/schlag-gegen-cybercrime-interpol-nimmt-mehr-als-45-000-systeme-vom-netz-2603-206461.html
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Dark Reading Confidential: This Threat Hunter Helped Cops Bust Up An African Cybercrime Syndicate
Dark Reading Confidential Episode 15: Interpol relied on Will Thomas and team to help break up a sprawling cybercrime ring, leading to the arrest of 574 suspects, the recovery of more than $3 million, and the decryption of six malware variants. Here’s his story. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/threat-hunter-helped-cops-crack-african-cybercrime-syndicate
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Operation Red Card 2.0 Leads to 651 Arrests in Africa
In the latest operation targeting cybercrime groups, African law enforcement agencies cooperated with Interpol and cybersecurity firms to recover more than USD 4.3 million. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/operation-red-card-2-0-leads-to-651-arrests-in-africa
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Red Card 2.0: INTERPOL busts scam networks across Africa, seizes millions
INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0 led to 651 arrests across 16 African countries and recovered over $4.3 million from online scams. INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0, a joint effort involving law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries, resulted in 651 arrests linked to online scam networks. The operation was carried out under the African Joint…
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651 arrested, $4.3 million recovered in African cybercrime sweep
Operation Red Card 2.0, supported by INTERPOL and involving law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries, led to 651 arrests and the recovery of more than $4.3 million … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/20/interpol-operation-red-card-2-0-africa-cybercrime/
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INTERPOL Operation Red Card 2.0 Arrests 651 in African Cybercrime Crackdown
An international cybercrime operation against online scams has led to 651 arrests and recovered more than $4.3 million as part of an effort led by law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries.The initiative, codenamed Operation Red Card 2.0, took place between December 8, 2025 and January 30, 2026, according to INTERPOL. It targeted infrastructure and…
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Interpol gegen Cybercrime: 651 Festnahmen bei Razzien gegen Online-Scammer
Mehrere Betrügerorganisationen haben Millionenschäden bei den Opfern angerichtet. Polizei-Behörden konnten zuletzt über 600 Verdächtige verhaften. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/interpol-gegen-cybercrime-651-festnahmen-bei-razzien-gegen-online-scammer-2602-205612.html
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Black Basta’s alleged ringleader identified as authorities raid homes of other members
Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov, a 35-year-old Russian national, is accused of forming and running the ransomware outfit since 2022. He’s now on Europol and Interpol’s most-wanted lists. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/black-basta-leader-europol-most-wanted-list/
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Suspects Linked to Black Basta Ransomware Group Raided in Ukraine
Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov, allegedly one of the founders of Black Basta, was also placed on Europol’s and Interpol’s Most Wanted lists First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/suspects-black-basta-ransomware/
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EU and INTERPOL Hunt Black Basta Ransomware Kingpin, Suspects Identified in Ukraine
European and international law enforcement agencies have intensified their pursuit of individuals connected to the Black Basta ransomware operation. Authorities confirmed that the alleged leader of the Russia-linked ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has been placed on both the European Union’s Most Wanted list and INTERPOL’s Red Notice, while Ukrainian and German investigators have identified two additional…
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Black Basta Ransomware Leader Added to EU Most Wanted and INTERPOL Red Notice
Ukrainian and German law enforcement authorities have identified two Ukrainians suspected of working for the Russia-linked ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group Black Basta.In addition, the group’s alleged leader, a 35-year-old Russian national named Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov (Ðефедов Олег Евгеньевич), has been added to the European Union’s Most Wanted and INTERPOL’s Red Notice lists, authorities First seen on…
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Black Basta Ransomware Leader Added to EU Most Wanted and INTERPOL Red Notice
Ukrainian and German law enforcement authorities have identified two Ukrainians suspected of working for the Russia-linked ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group Black Basta.In addition, the group’s alleged leader, a 35-year-old Russian national named Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov (Ðефедов Олег Евгеньевич), has been added to the European Union’s Most Wanted and INTERPOL’s Red Notice lists, authorities First seen on…
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Ransomware-Boss gesucht: Dieser Mann soll der Anführer von Black Basta sein
Interpol, Europol und das BKA fahnden nach dem Boss der Ransomware-Gruppe Black Basta, die allein in Deutschland über 100 Organisationen geschädigt hat. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/ransomware-boss-gesucht-dieser-mann-soll-der-anfuehrer-von-black-basta-sein-2601-204218.html
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Interpol sweep takes down cybercrooks in 19 countries
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, botnet, business, china, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, finance, fraud, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, interpol, law, malicious, malware, microsoft, ransomware, russia, scam, service, theft, threatA ‘very good thing’: The fact that the same operation broke ransomware operations and a business email compromise (BEC) operation is “unique,” said DiMaggio, because most people think of Africa as the source of BEC and fraud scams.The fact that authorities are working to disrupt ransomware operations in Africa before they grow to the size…
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Sprawling ‘Operation Sentinel’ Neutralizes African Cybercrime Syndicates
Interpol said law enforcement across 19 countries made 574 arrests and recovered $3 million, against a backdrop of spiraling cybercrime in the region, including business email compromise, digital extortion, and ransomware schemes. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/operation-sentinel-african-cybercrime-syndicates
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INTERPOL Dismantles Six Ransomware Operations, Detains 500+ Individuals
Law enforcement agencies across 19 countries have made a significant breakthrough in combating cybercrime, arresting 574 suspects and recovering approximately USD 3 million during a month-long coordinated operation across Africa. The crackdown underscores the escalating threat of ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), and digital extortion schemes plaguing the continent. Operation Sentinel, conducted from October 27…