Tag: interpol
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Third Serengeti Sweep Tops 1,400 Arrests as Investigations Mature
Interpol’s annual Operation Serengeti, now on its third iteration, led to 1,462 arrests across 20 African countries and the US, recovering $105 million in stolen funds. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/third-serengeti-sweep-1400-arrests-investigations-mature
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Criminal IP Joins INTERPOL’s Gateway Initiative to Support Global Cybercrime Efforts
Torrance, United States / California, October 27th, 2026, CyberNewswire AI SPERA, the company behind the cyber threat intelligence and attack surface management platform Criminal IP, has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) under its Gateway initiative. The agreement establishes a framework for sharing information and technical expertise relevant to cybercrime…
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Criminal IP Joins INTERPOL’s Gateway Initiative to Support Global Cybercrime Efforts
Torrance, United States / California, 27th October 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/criminal-ip-joins-interpols-gateway-initiative-to-support-global-cybercrime-efforts/
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Criminal IP Joins INTERPOL’s Gateway Initiative to Support Global Cybercrime Efforts
Torrance, United States / California, 27th October 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/criminal-ip-joins-interpols-gateway-initiative-to-support-global-cybercrime-efforts/
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INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III Disrupts 10,909 Malicious Networks
A cybercrime crackdown spanning 21 countries has led to 1,462 arrests, the disruption of 10,909 malicious networks and the recovery of more than USD 105 million in illicit funds, making Operation Serengeti III one of the largest cybercrime enforcement operations Africa has seen. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/operation-serengeti-iii/
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INTERPOL Operation Serengeti III Nets 1,462 Arrests and Recovers $105 Million in Cybercrime Crackdown
INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III led to 1,462 arrests, disrupted 10,909 malicious networks and recovered $105 million across 21 countries. INTERPOL announced the results of Operation Serengeti III, a multinational cybercrime crackdown that led to 1,462 arrests, disrupted 10,909 malicious networks and recovered more than $105 million in illicit funds. The operation brought together law enforcement…
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Operation Serengeti III Nets 1,462 Arrests and $105M in Cybercrime Crackdown
INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III targeted cybercrime in 21 African countries, recovering over $105 million and identifying 65,929 victims… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/operation-serengeti-iii-arrests-cybercrime-crackdown/
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INTERPOL Arrests 1,462 Suspects, Disrupts 10,909 Cybercrime Networks in Global Crackdown
INTERPOL on Thursday announced that a coordinated law enforcement action has disrupted 10,909 malicious networks and recovered more than $105 million in illicit funds.In tandem, the effort saw law enforcement agencies from 21 countries arrest 1,462 suspects. Codenamed Operation Serengeti III, the cybercrime crackdown took place between June 29 and August 31, 2026.”Authorities identified First…
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Cybercrime crackdown across Africa leads to 1,462 arrests, $105 million seized
More than 1,400 suspected cybercriminals were arrested across Africa this summer as part of a crackdown on the gangs perpetrating online fraud, ransomware and business email compromise attacks, Interpol said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/africa-cybercrime-interpol-arrests
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Africa cybercrime crackdown nets 1,462 arrests and over $105 million
Police in 21 countries arrested 1,462 suspects and took down 10,909 malicious networks in Operation Serengeti III, an INTERPOL-coordinated cybercrime sweep across Africa that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/22/interpol-africa-cybercrime-crackdown-operation-serengeti-iii/
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Police arrests 95 suspects in international CSAM crackdown action
Law enforcement authorities from 17 countries in Latin America and Europe have arrested 95 suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation targeting the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through online messaging groups. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrests-95-suspects-in-child-sexual-abuse-material-crackdown/
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Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6M online romance scam
Alleged members of Black Axe criminal network that swindled US women out of $6m flown from South AfricaSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of more than $6m through <a href=”https://apnews.com/article/scams-online-scams-ai-internet-safety-phishing-fraud-takeaways-b1350fd421cce73ac585a649b07332d5″>online romance scams were extradited to the United States on Friday.<a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/world/southafrica”>South African police confirmed they were…
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Huntress Expands into Africa with New QBS Software Africa Partnership
Huntress is expanding into Africa through a new distribution partnership with QBS Software Africa, the company announced today. The move marks the latest step in Huntress’ international growth as organised, AI-enabled cybercrime continues to rise worldwide. The expansion comes as Africa faces a mounting cybersecurity crisis. According to INTERPOL’s 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment, artificial intelligence…
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Interpol Operation Jackal IV Identifies 263 Cybercrime Suspects
Interpol operation leads to 58 arrests and identifies 263 suspects across 22 countries First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/interpol-operation-jackal-iv/
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INTERPOL Operation Jackal IV Arrests 58, Identifies 263 in Global Cyber Fraud Crackdown
An eight-month INTERPOL operation targeting West African organized crime groups has led to arrests of 58 people and the identification of 263 suspects.”The operation, which brought together 22 countries from six continents, is a response to the escalating global threat posed by West African criminal networks such as the Black Axe and other similar groups,”…
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Operation Jackal: 58 Arrests Expose the Money Laundering Machine Behind Global Scams
INTERPOL’s Operation Jackal IV made 58 arrests and exposed global networks laundering money from scams, fraud and sextortion. INTERPOL announced that Operation Jackal IV, running from November 2025 to June 2026, led to 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects tied to West African organized crime networks, groups like Black Axe that are responsible for a…
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Interpol’s Jackal IV Disrupts West African Crime Infrastructure
The international law enforcement operation focused on disrupting crime-as-a-service networks and supporting infrastructure behind groups like Black Axe. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/interpols-jackal-iv-west-african-crime-infrastructure
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58 arrested in international cybercrime crackdown
Interpol officials said it uncovered a crime-as-a-service network in Argentina run by 196 people that provided website domains and money laundering support to West African organized crime groups like Black Axe. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/58-arrested-international-cybercrime-crackdown-interpol
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Interpol targets Black Axe’s illicit financial web in latest international sting
The multi-country sting targeted Black Axe financial networks, seizing millions in assets and uncovering Crime-as-a-Service infrastructure across four continents. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/interpol-operation-jackal-iv-black-axe-arrests/
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INTERPOL crackdown on West African crime rings uncovers troubling new trend
Police across 22 countries arrested 58 people and identified 263 suspects during an eight-month INTERPOL operation targeting West African organized crime groups. Suspects … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/25/interpol-jackal-iv-west-african-crime-groups-arrests/
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INTERPOL flags AI as the new engine of African cybercrime
Africa’s growing digital economy is exposing governments, businesses and internet users to a rising wave of cybercrime. The continent recorded more than 1.1 billion … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/05/interpol-africa-cybercrime-trends/
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AI Accounts for Over Half of Cybercrime in Africa, Says Interpol
Interpol claims AI is driving a surge in cybercrime in Africa, with related losses doubling First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-accounts-over-half-cybercrime/
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Interpol’s I-GRIP mechanism intercepts millions in fraud attempts
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/interpols-i-grip-mechanism-intercepts-millions-in-fraud-attempts
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Interpol Leverages Global System to Curtail Fraud Payments
When a fraudulent transaction occurs, law enforcement agencies must work quickly to halt payments before cybercriminals cash out. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/interpol-leverages-global-system-curtail-fraud-payments
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Chinese-Funded Interpol Cybercrime Crackdown Leads to 5,800 Arrests
Operation First Light 2026, coordinated by Interpol and funded by the Chinese government, has led to 5,811 arrests First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/china-interpol-cybercrime-crackdown/
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Ransomware statt Interpol-Beweisvideo
Cyberkriminelle setzen bei einer aktuellen Angriffskampagne auf eine besonders perfide Masche: Sie verschicken E-Mails, die den Eindruck erwecken, von Interpol zu stammen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/ransomware-interpol-beweisvideo
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This Threat Hunter Helped Cops Bust Up An African Cybercrime Syndicate
Dark Reading Confidential Episode 15: Interpol relied on Will Thomas and his team at Team Cymru 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:…
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Forscher warnen: Ransomware-Befall durch Interpol-Masche mit Fake-Beweisen
Angreifer geben sich bei Unternehmen als Personal von Interpol aus und ködern mit angeblichen Beweismitteln. Doch stattdessen gibt es Ransomware. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/ransomware-im-anmarsch-hacker-greifen-mit-fieser-interpol-masche-an-2607-210436.html
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Ransomware statt Interpol-Beweisvideo
Im Rahmen einer Malware-Kampagne haben Cyberkriminelle kleine Unternehmen in Europa, Asien, dem Mittleren Osten und den USA angeschrieben. Dabei gaben sie sich laut Analyse der Bitdefender-Experten als Beamte von Interpol aus. Die Betrüger behaupteten, ein passwortgeschütztes Archiv mit Dokumenten und Videomaterial zu verdächtigen Aktivitäten des Opferunternehmens zuzusenden. Dahinter verbarg sich in Wirklichkeit Ransomware. Die Opfer…