Cybercrime in Africa
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Interpol-led Operation Sentinel results in 574 arrests, $3 million recovered and six ransomware strains decrypted
Interpol said Operation Sentinel, conducted across 19 countries between Oct. 27 and Nov. 27, resulted in 574 arrests, about $3 million recovered, more than 6,000 malicious links removed and the decryption of six ransomware variants, with cases linked to over $21 million in losses.
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Interpol-led Africa cybercrime crackdown nets 1,209 arrests, $97.4 million recovered
Interpol says authorities across 18 African countries arrested 1,209 cybercriminals in the second phase of Operation Serengeti 2.0, recovering $97.4 million and dismantling thousands of illicit infrastructures as part of a broad cross-border crackdown on ransomware, online scams and business email compromise.
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Cybercrime Surge Alarms INTERPOL as Africa Struggles to Combat Growing Threats
A recent INTERPOL report reveals a troubling rise in cybercrime across Africa, with digital offenses constituting a significant portion of all criminal activities. The report indicates alarming statistics and underscores the continent’s struggle to combat the escalating threats.
