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Interpol-led action decrypts 6 ransomware strains, arrests hundreds. An Interpol-coordinated initiative called Operation Sentinel led to the arrest of 574 individuals and the recovery of $3 million linked to business email compromise, extortion, and ransomware incidents. Between October 27 and November 27, the investigation, which involved law enforcement in 19 countries, took down more than 6,000 malicious links and decrypted six distinct ransomware variants. Interpol says that the cybercrime cases investigated are connected to more than $21 million in financial losses. The international police agency highlights the following successes during the recent Operation Sentinel: "The scale and sophistication of cyberattacks across Africa are accelerating, especially against critical sectors like finance and energy," said Neal Jetton, Director of Cybercrime at Interpol. "The outcomes from Operation Sentinel reflect the commitment of African law enforcement agencies, working in close coordination with international partners." Partners from the private sector who aided in the investigations include Team Cymru, The Shadowserver Foundation, Trend Micro, TRM Labs, and Uppsala Security. The companies helped trace IP addresses used in ransomware and sextortion attacks, and also in freezing cybercrime proceeds. In August, Interpol coordinated another Africa-focused operation, codenamed ‘Serengeti 2.0,’ that resulted in the arrest of 1,209 suspects of cybercrime. Authorities recovered $97.4 million of illicit funds and dismantled 11,432 malicious infrastructures linked to attacks on 87,858 victims. In March, another Interpol-led international crackdown named ‘Operation Red Card’ apprehended 306 suspects, seized 1,842 devices, and disrupted scams that victimized over 5,000 people. Break down IAM silos like Bitpanda, KnowBe4, and PathAI Broken IAM isn't just an IT problem - the impact ripples across your whole business. This practical guide covers why traditional IAM practices fail to keep up with modern demands, examples of what "good" IAM looks like, and a simple checklist for building a scalable strategy.
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Operation Sentinel, led by Interpol, resulted in 574 arrests and the recovery of $3 million linked to cybercrime activities, including business email compromise and ransomware.
The initiative spanned 19 countries, dismantling over 6,000 malicious links and decrypting six ransomware variants between October 27 and November 27.
Cybercrime cases investigated during the operation were associated with financial losses exceeding $21 million, emphasizing the growing threat landscape.
African law enforcement, in collaboration with international partners, played a crucial role in tackling sophisticated cyberattacks targeting critical sectors like finance and energy.
Private sector partners, including Team Cymru and Trend Micro, assisted in tracing IP addresses and freezing proceeds from ransomware and sextortion attacks.
Previous Interpol operations, such as Serengeti 2.0 and Red Card, have also successfully disrupted cybercriminal activities, highlighting ongoing international efforts.
The outcomes of these operations demonstrate the effectiveness of global collaboration in combating cybercrime and protecting critical infrastructure.