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INTERPOL's Operation Secure, a four-month global initiative from January to April 2025, has successfully dismantled over 20,000 malicious IPs and domains associated with 69 different infostealer malware variants. The operation involved law enforcement agencies from 26 countries and focused on disrupting the infrastructure used by cybercriminals to deploy and control these data-stealing programs across the Asia-Pacific region. The coordinated effort aimed to prevent further data breaches, financial fraud, and other cybercrimes fueled by stolen information.
Operation Secure targeted the infrastructure of infostealer malware, which is used to quietly extract sensitive information such as browser credentials, email logins, cookies, credit card details, and cryptocurrency wallet data. This information is often sold on underground marketplaces and used in ransomware attacks, business email compromise (BEC), and other online fraud schemes. Law enforcement agencies seized 41 physical servers and over 100 GB of data during the operation, highlighting the scale of the cybercriminal infrastructure being dismantled. The operation resulted in the arrest of 32 suspects across Asia, including 18 in Vietnam, 12 in Sri Lanka and 2 in Nauru. Vietnamese authorities confiscated devices, SIM cards, business registration documents, and approximately USD 11,500 in cash from the arrested individuals, providing evidence of their involvement in creating malicious campaigns. The Hong Kong Police played a critical role by analyzing over 1,700 leads and identifying 117 command-and-control servers hosted across 89 internet service providers, further disrupting the cybercriminal network. The success of Operation Secure underscores the importance of international collaboration and intelligence sharing in combating global cyber threats.
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INTERPOL has announced the successful culmination of Operation Secure, a global initiative targeting the infrastructure of information-stealing malware. The operation, which spanned from January to April 2025, involved law enforcement agencies from 26 countries who worked collaboratively to locate servers, map physical networks, and execute targeted takedowns. This coordinated effort resulted in the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains associated with 69 different variants of infostealer malware, significantly disrupting cybercriminal activities worldwide.
Operation Secure also led to the seizure of 41 servers and over 100 GB of data, providing valuable insights into the operations of cybercriminals. A total of 32 suspects were arrested across multiple countries in connection with illegal cyber activities, demonstrating the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating cybercrime. Eighteen arrests occurred in Vietnam, where authorities confiscated devices, SIM cards, business registration documents, and a substantial sum of cash, revealing a scheme to open and sell corporate accounts for illicit purposes. The operation was further bolstered by the contributions of private sector cybersecurity firms, including Group-IB, Kaspersky, and Trend Micro, who provided critical intelligence and Cyber Activity Reports to assist cyber teams. This collaboration resulted in the takedown of 79% of identified suspicious IP addresses. Hong Kong police played a key role by analyzing over 1,700 pieces of intelligence and identifying 117 command-and-control servers used by cybercriminals to orchestrate phishing schemes, online fraud, and social media scams.
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