Interpol Hits Ransomware and Phishing in Massive Takedown – Operation Synergia II

Interpol has announced a major cybercrime takedown across three continents as part of an operation targeting phishing, info stealers, and ransomware.

Operation Synergia II has taken down more than 22,000 malicious IP addresses or servers linked to cyber threats, Interpol says.

The joint effort, carried out from April to August 2024, targeted phishing, ransomware and information stealers with the help of private sector partners and law enforcement agencies from 95 member countries.

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