INTERPOL has successfully taken down more than 22,000 malicious IP addresses and servers involved in phishing, ransomware, and information theft during Operation Synergia II, Igbere TV reports.
The operation, which spanned four months from April 1 to August 31, 2024, brought together INTERPOL, private sector partners, and law enforcement agencies from 95 member countries.
“This operation demonstrates the power of global cooperation in combating cybercrime,” an INTERPOL official stated.
In collaboration with cybersecurity firms such as Group-IB, Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Team Cymru, INTERPOL tracked illegal cyber activities, identifying thousands of malicious servers. This intelligence was shared with law enforcement agencies worldwide, leading to coordinated actions that included house searches, server disruptions, and lawful seizures of electronic devices.
Notable contributions from participating countries include:
Hong Kong (China): Authorities shut down over 1,037 servers linked to malicious services.
Mongolia: Investigations led to 21 house searches, the seizure of a server, and the identification of 93 individuals connected to illegal cyber activities.
Macau (China): Police took 291 servers offline.
Madagascar: Officials identified 11 suspects and seized 11 electronic devices for further investigation.
Estonia: Police seized over 80GB of server data for analysis of phishing and banking malware in collaboration with INTERPOL.
The operation highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing the global threat of cybercrime, ensuring greater security for digital ecosystems worldwide.
