Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa: 1,006 Arrests and 134,089 Malicious Networks Dismantled in Operation Serengeti!
Operation Serengeti, led by INTERPOL, nabbed 1,006 suspects in 19 African nations, dismantling cybercrime networks. From Ponzi schemes to ransomware, this operation targeted criminals behind online scams, protecting future victims from financial havoc. It’s a digital safari where the only big game hunted are cybercriminals, not lions!
Hot Take:
Who knew Serengeti wasn’t just home to the Big Five but also to cybercriminals? With over a thousand arrests, INTERPOL has clearly decided to go on a safari of justice, hunting down the worst of the digital savannah. It’s amazing what you can achieve when you play whack-a-mole with cybercrime across a whole continent!
Key Points:
- Operation Serengeti led to 1,006 arrests across 19 African countries.
- 134,089 malicious infrastructures and networks were dismantled.
- The operation targeted cybercrimes such as ransomware and online scams.
- Victims of these crimes suffered financial losses nearing $193 million.
- Private partners like Group-IB and Kaspersky played key roles in the operation.
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