Operation Secure: INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Crackdown Zaps 20,000 Malicious Domains!
Operation Secure took down over 20,000 malicious IPs in the Asia-Pacific, targeting infostealer malware. With 32 arrests and 41 server seizures, INTERPOL and private partners disrupted this data-stealing menace. Infostealers quietly extract valuable data, fueling wider cybercrimes. This international effort shows that even sprawling cybercriminal networks can be thwarted with the right cooperation.
Hot Take:
Who knew that cybercriminals had a soft spot for the Asia-Pacific islands? Operation Secure has taught us that even hackers need a vacation! Kudos to INTERPOL for bursting their bubble and ensuring that these cyber pirates won’t be sipping cocktails on the beach anytime soon. From busting cyber conmen in Vietnam to alerting over 200,000 potential victims, this operation is like a blockbuster action movie—minus the overpaid actors and gratuitous explosions!
Key Points:
- INTERPOL’s Operation Secure dismantled over 20,000 malicious IPs and domains.
- 32 cybercriminals arrested, with major busts in Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Nauru.
- Private sector intelligence played a pivotal role in the operation’s success.
- Over 216,000 victims were notified to prevent further cyber breaches.
- Highlights the importance of international cooperation in tackling cybercrime.