Interpol and Afripol arrested over 1,000 cybercriminals across 19 African nations in Operation Serengeti.

Interpol and Afripol, the African Union's police agency, arrested over 1,000 cybercriminals in 19 African countries during Operation Serengeti, a two-month operation targeting crimes like ransomware and digital extortion. The operation identified 35,000 victims and financial losses of nearly $193 million worldwide. Interpol and Afripol also aim to combat emerging threats like AI-driven malware.

November 26, 2024
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