CyberSecurity updates
2024-12-26 04:10:32 Pacfic

Operation Serengeti: Massive Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa - 6d
Operation Serengeti: Massive Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa

Interpol, in collaboration with Afripol, conducted Operation Serengeti, resulting in the arrest of over 1,000 cybercrime suspects across 19 African countries. The operation targeted various cybercrimes, including ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), digital extortion, and online scams, impacting more than 35,000 victims with millions in financial losses. This highlights the significant cybercrime activity within the region and the need for international cooperation to combat these crimes.