45,000 malicious IP addresses taken down in international cyber operation

An international cybercrime operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware has taken down more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers.

Law enforcement from 72 countries and territories took part in Operation Synergia III (18 July 2025 – 31 January 2026), coordinated by INTERPOL. The operation led to the arrest of 94 people, with another 110 individuals still under investigation.

During the operation, INTERPOL transformed data into actionable intelligence, facilitated cross-border collaboration, and provided tactical operational assistance to member countries. Preliminary investigations led to a series of coordinated actions by national authorities, including raids on key locations and the disruption of malicious cyber activities.  In total 212 electronic devices and servers were seized. 

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