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Interpol Disrupts Infostealer Malware Operations With Over 20,000 IP Takedowns

The operation underscores the critical role of multinational cooperation in dismantling cybercriminal networks and protecting personal data.

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Overview

  • Operation Secure ran from January to April 2025, targeting infostealer malware across 26 countries and resulting in the seizure of 41 servers and more than 100 GB of data.
  • Authorities dismantled over 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains globally, with Singapore accounting for more than 1,000 of the takedowns.
  • Law enforcement arrested 32 suspects for their involvement in infostealer schemes, including 18 in Vietnam, 12 in Sri Lanka and two in Nauru.
  • Private cybersecurity partners such as Kaspersky, Group-IB and Trend Micro provided intelligence and technical support to map and disable compromised networks.
  • More than 216,000 victims and potential victims were notified to change passwords, freeze accounts or remove unauthorized access.