February 4, 2024 at 12:19PM An INTERPOL-led operation named Synergia identified 1,300 suspicious IP addresses and URLs associated with phishing, banking malware, and ransomware attacks. Involving 60 law enforcement agencies across 55 countries, the effort led to the takedown of over 1,300 malicious servers, resulting in the arrest of 70 suspects. These actions demonstrate INTERPOL’s … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 10:42AM Law enforcement in 50 countries arrested 31 individuals in the global operation named Synergia targeting ransomware, banking malware, and phishing. Over 1,300 suspicious C&C servers were identified, with 70% taken down. Involving 60 law enforcement agencies, the operation resulted in the identification and arrest of suspects across multiple regions. Cybersecurity … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 01:08PM Interpol’s Synergia operation, led by 60 law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity firms, resulted in the takedown of command-and-control servers globally, targeting phishing, banking malware, and ransomware attacks. The MEA region saw 17 agencies involved, leading to arrests in South Sudan and Zimbabwe. Overall, the operation identified malicious infrastructure in over … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 08:07AM Interpol’s Operation Synergia led to the arrest of 31 people in 55 countries, targeting cybercrime. More than 1,300 malicious servers were identified, with significant dismantlement of command and control infrastructure. The operation also revealed partnerships with private sector players such as Group-IB and support from various cybersecurity organizations. This followed … Read more
January 12, 2024 at 12:11AM Trend Micro collaborated with INTERPOL to defend the FIFA World Cup, monitoring and reporting on potential cyber threats. They proactively identified and shared detections of malicious websites and scams, such as fake ticket sales, streaming sites, survey scams, and crypto scamming. Trend Micro aims to continue making the digital world … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 06:51AM In a six-month international operation named HAECHI IV, authorities from 34 countries arrested 3,500 suspects and seized $300 million in assets related to various online financial frauds like business email compromise, investment fraud, and online gambling. Europol also released a report underscoring the growing threat of investment fraud and BEC … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 04:03AM The international police operation HAECHI-IV led to the arrests of 3,500 individuals in 34 countries, targeting financial crimes including voice phishing, romance scams, and investment fraud, and seizing $300 million. Authorities also froze 82,112 suspicious bank accounts, confiscating $199 million in hard currency and $101 million in virtual assets. Novel … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 07:37PM The six-month Operation HAECHI IV, coordinated by Interpol and funded by South Korea, led to the arrest of 3,500 alleged cybercriminals and the seizure of $300 million in cash and digital assets. The operation targeted various cyber scams and resulted in the issuance of two Purple Notices. It saw the … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 01:33AM Interpol’s operation “Turquesa V” resulted in the arrest of hundreds of suspected people smugglers and the rescue of 163 potential victims from servitude. The operation targeted cyber criminals luring workers into forced labor for cyber scams, uncovering hot spots in South America and the Middle East. Over 33 countries participated, … Read more
December 11, 2023 at 05:42PM Interpol launches Operation Storm Makers II, targeting cyber-fraud operations involved in human trafficking across Asia and beyond. The crackdown led to 281 arrests and the rescue of 149 trafficking victims, with 360 new investigations opened. The spread of these insidious activities has prompted calls for global collaboration, including from nonprofit … Read more