As a firm advocate for a collaborative approach to combatting cybercrime, Kaspersky has contributed to INTERPOL’s global Operation Synergia II aimed at disrupting cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and information stealers. The joint effort brought together private sector partners and law enforcement agencies from 95 INTERPOL member countries, resulting in the identification of over 100 suspects, with 41 of them being arrested.
INTERPOL's Operation Synergia II (April-August 2024), following its 2023 predecessor, targeted phishing, malware, and ransomware infrastructure across Europe, Africa, and APAC. Kaspersky aided by providing data on malicious servers and botnets. Approximately 30,000 suspicious IPs and servers were identified, with over 75% taken down. Key actions included Hong Kong taking 1,037 servers offline, Mongolia conducting 21 house searches and identifying 93 suspects, Macau disabling 291 servers, Madagascar seizing 11 devices, and Estonia capturing 80GB of server data. The operation reflects a collaborative global effort against cyberthreats.
Neal Jetton, INTERPOL’s Director of the Cybercrime Directorate, said: “The global nature of cybercrime requires a global response which is evident by the support member countries provided to Operation Synergia II. Together, we’ve not only dismantled malicious infrastructure, but also prevented hundreds of thousands of potential victims from falling prey to cybercrime. INTERPOL is proud to bring together a diverse team of member countries to fight this ever-evolving threat and make our world a safer place.”
“Kaspersky appreciates the opportunity to contribute to multi-stakeholder efforts aimed at combating cross border cybercrime,” commented Yuliya Shlychkova, Vice-President of Public Affairs at Kaspersky. “The collaboration between private companies and law enforcement not only strengthens the cyber defenses of the nations involved but also plays a crucial role in bolstering global cyber resilience. Together, through this partnership, we are elevating cybersecurity standards and establishing a blueprint for a more secure digital landscape on a global scale.”
Kaspersky actively supports INTERPOL, aiding in 2024 Olympic fraud prevention and enhancing global cybersecurity through collaborative innovation and responsibility.
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