threat-intel
58 arrested in international cybercrime crackdown
High
Summary
Interpol and law enforcement agencies across 22 countries concluded Operation Jackal IV, resulting in the arrest of 58 individuals involved in a coordinated cybercrime operation. The operation targeted a crime-as-a-service network in Argentina, linked to West African cybercrime groups like Black Axe, who are responsible for a significant amount of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including romance scams and cryptocurrency schemes. The operation also uncovered concerning trends like sextortion targeting minors.
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