Interpol’s Cybercrime Crackdown: 300 Arrested and 1,900 Devices Seized!

Interpol’s “Operation Red Card” cracked down on global cybercrime, arresting 300 individuals linked to cyber-attacks across Africa. From mobile banking fraud to espionage, these cybercriminals had their fingers in every digital pie. With over 1,900 devices seized, let’s just say their hacking days are now on a permanent vacation—courtesy of Interpol.

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Looks like cybercriminals are getting a red card, Russia’s playing dirty on the cyber field, 23andMe’s data breach could use some ancestry healing, and Google’s new anti-theft feature is just the security blanket we needed. Grab your popcorn for this cybersecurity soap opera!

Key Points:

  • Interpol’s Operation Red Card nabs over 300 cybercriminals in Africa.
  • Russia targets Ukraine’s rail system in a cyberattack, causing mayhem on the tracks.
  • 23andMe is in hot water after a data breach, with bankruptcy looming like a DNA nightmare.
  • Google’s new feature locks Androids like Fort Knox when theft strikes.
  • From scams to espionage, the cyber battlefield is as chaotic as ever.

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