November 6, 2024 at 10:34AM
Interpol’s Operation Synergia II resulted in 41 arrests and significant seizures targeting online criminals in 95 countries. The operation, supported by major cybersecurity firms, dismantled criminal infrastructure, shutting down 22,000 IP addresses and controlling 59 servers. Investigations continue for 65 individuals linked to cyber crime activities.
**Meeting Takeaways: Operation Synergia II Overview**
1. **Operation Summary**: Interpol conducted Operation Synergia II, leading to 41 arrests and the seizure of hardware used in cyber crime activities, following up on the initial Synergia raids from February.
2. **Scope and Collaboration**: The operation involved collaboration across 95 countries and partnerships with the corporate sector, including Group-IB, Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Team Cymru.
3. **Ongoing Investigations**:
– 65 individuals are still under investigation.
– 22,000 IP addresses were shut down.
– 59 servers and 43 other computing devices were taken control of.
4. **Global Impact**: The operation has reportedly disrupted malicious infrastructure and helped prevent potential victimization of hundreds of thousands.
5. **Statements**: Neal Jetton, head of Interpol’s Cybercrime Directorate, emphasized the importance of global cooperation in combating cyber crime.
6. **Regional Highlights**:
– **China (Hong Kong)**: 1,037 criminal servers identified and taken offline.
– **Macao**: 291 servers disconnected.
– **Mongolia**: A raid recovered a server and identified 93 individuals linked to illegal activities.
– **Madagascar**: 11 electronic devices confiscated; 11 individuals interviewed.
– **Estonia**: 80GB of data collected for analysis related to banking malware and phishing.
7. **Interpol’s Reach**: As the largest law enforcement organization globally, Interpol’s effectiveness stems from support from 196 member nations, with notable exceptions being Western Sahara, North Korea, Kiribati, and Taiwan.
This operation underscores the necessity for continued collaboration among countries to effectively tackle the evolving threats of cyber crime.