December 5, 2024 at 02:07AM Operation Serengeti, a collaboration among Interpol, Afripol, and authorities in 19 African countries, led to over 1,000 arrests linked to cybercrimes costing $192 million. Despite this success, experts warn that cybercriminals may quickly adapt, emphasizing the need for stronger legal frameworks and increased cybersecurity education to combat ongoing threats. ### … Read more
November 27, 2024 at 03:39AM INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti resulted in the arrest of 1,006 suspects across 19 African countries and dismantled 134,089 cybercrime networks. It targeted ransomware, digital extortion, and scams, resulting in over $193 million in global losses. Multiple countries collaborated, with significant contributions from private cybersecurity firms. ### Takeaways from Meeting Notes on … Read more
November 26, 2024 at 03:43PM Interpol’s two-month operation, Serengeti, arrested 1,006 suspects across 19 African countries, targeting cybercrime linked to 35,000 victims and nearly $193 million in losses. The collaboration with Afripol emphasized enhancing law enforcement capabilities and addressing emerging threats like AI-driven malware and advanced cyberattacks, marking significant progress in combating cybercrime. ### Meeting … Read more
November 26, 2024 at 02:17PM Operation Serengeti, coordinated by Interpol and Afripol, resulted in over 1,000 arrests across 19 African countries for major cybercrimes causing nearly $193 million in losses. Authorities dismantled numerous scams and recovered around $44 million, targeting ransomware, email fraud, and online scams with significant operations in Kenya, Senegal, and Nigeria, among … Read more