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Channel Post MEA
3 days ago
- Channel Post MEA
Group-IB Announces Support For INTERPOL's Operation Secure
Group-IB has announced its support for Operation Secure, a major law enforcement initiative led by INTERPOL across the Asia-Pacific region. The operation resulted in the arrest of 32 suspects and the dismantling of vast criminal infrastructures responsible for infostealer malware campaigns targeting individuals and businesses worldwide. Conducted between January and April 2025, Operation Secure was coordinated by INTERPOL under the Asia & South Pacific Joint Operations Against Cybercrime (ASPJOC) framework. It brought together law enforcement agencies from 26 countries and private cybersecurity firms including Group-IB, Kaspersky, and Trend Micro. Group-IB played a central role in providing threat intelligence on infostealer malware such as Lumma, Risepro, and META Stealer. This malware is used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information, including login credentials, cookies, payment details, and crypto wallet data, often serving as the initial vector for more damaging attacks such as financial fraud and ransomware. Through the collective efforts of law enforcement and cybersecurity partners, more than 20,000 malicious IPs and domains were taken offline, effectively neutralizing 79% of the identified malicious infrastructure. In addition, 41 servers were seized, and more than 100 GB of stolen data was recovered, including compromised credentials linked to over 216,000 victims, all of whom have since been notified to take protective actions. The operation also led to 32 arrests, including 18 individuals in Vietnam, and another 14 across Sri Lanka and Nauru. In Vietnam, authorities seized over VND$300 million in cash, multiple SIM cards, and business registration documents connected to illicit cyber activity. In Hong Kong, investigators discovered 117 command-and-control servers hosted across 89 different ISPs, underlining the global spread of the threat infrastructure. Neal Jetton, INTERPOL's Director of Cybercrime, emphasized the significance of cross-border collaboration, stating: 'INTERPOL continues to support practical, collaborative action against global cyber threats. Operation Secure has once again shown the power of intelligence sharing in disrupting malicious infrastructure and preventing large-scale harm to both individuals and businesses.' Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB, echoed the importance of public-private cooperation: 'The compromised credentials and sensitive data acquired by cybercriminals through infostealer malware often serve as initial vectors for financial fraud and ransomware attacks. By sharing actionable intelligence with INTERPOL and local law enforcement agencies, we are helping to dismantle the infrastructure behind these attacks and protecting both organizations and individuals globally.' Group-IB's collaboration with INTERPOL extends beyond the Asia-Pacific region. The company also supported Operation Red Card, a major international crackdown on cybercrime across Africa that led to the arrest of over 300 cybercriminals and the disruption of criminal networks behind scams targeting thousands of victims. As an official INTERPOL Gateway Partner and an active contributor to global investigations, Group-IB works closely with international law enforcement bodies including INTERPOL, EUROPOL, and AFRIPOL to build a safer cyberspace. The company is also a member of EUROPOL's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) Advisory Group on Internet Security, which strengthens cooperation between Europol and trusted private-sector partners. Group-IB remains committed to supporting intelligence-led operations that help dismantle cybercriminal infrastructure and protect individuals and businesses worldwide.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Pacific News In Brief For 16 June
Nauru - Interpol Two people have been arrested in Nauru in connection to a massive cyber info-stealer bust. More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses have been taken down as part of Interpol's Operation Secure. Interpol said that infostealers use bots to steal information such as passwords and credit card details, trading this information on the black market. Participating countries included Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga and Vanuatu. Guam - drugs A measure to address Guam's drug crisis by bolstering customs inspections at the island's commercial port underwent a public hearing on Thursday. Bill 108-38 by Senator Will Parkinson would authorise the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency to enter into a public-private partnership to screen all cargo coming into the Port Authority of Guam. Senator Parkinson said local forensic and customs reports make clear that unchecked cargo is the primary route for methamphetamine and other contraband entering Guam. He said more than 90 percent of shipping containers are not physically inspected. According to the Justice Department, crystal meth has become more prominent on Guam over the past decade. Australia - surveillance Australia plans to boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending AU$477 million (US$311.5m) on aerial patrols for illegal fishing fleets, tender documents viewed by Reuters show. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Fiji on Friday, local media reported, after the Fiji government approved a maritime security agreement that will see Australia fund a patrol boat for Fiji. Last week, Reuters reported that China's coast guard is taking further steps towards high seas boarding of fishing boats in the Pacific. Bougainville - election A former Papua New Guinea Cabinet minister is heading back to parliament after winning the Central Bougainville seat. Jimmy Miningtoro was declared the winner on Sunday after a by-election resulting from the death of Father Simon Dumarinu ten months ago. Miningtoro had previously held Central Bougainville until the election of 2017 when he lost to Dumarinu. Papua New Guinea - tax A Papua New Guinea business official is urging businesses to comply with the goods and services tax (GST) zero policy or risk the consequences. Independent Consumer and Competition Commission CEO Paulus Ain made the call during the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Inland Revenue Commission (IRC). He said business houses need to cooperate with the policy. He said everyone must work together in the interests of the country, and both organisations will make sure businesses do comply. Ain is calling on consumers around the country to report to the IRC and the Commission offices if retail outlets do not comply.
RNZ News
7 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Pacific news in brief for 16 June
More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses have been taken down as part of Interpol's Operation Secure. Photo: Unsplash / RNZ Two people have been arrested in Nauru in connection to a massive cyber info-stealer bust. More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses have been taken down as part of Interpol's Operation Secure. Interpol said that infostealers use bots to steal information such as passwords and credit card details, trading this information on the black market. Participating countries included Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga and Vanuatu. A measure to address Guam's drug crisis by bolstering customs inspections at the island's commercial port underwent a public hearing on Thursday. Bill 108-38 by Senator Will Parkinson would authorise the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency to enter into a public-private partnership to screen all cargo coming into the Port Authority of Guam. Senator Parkinson said local forensic and customs reports make clear that unchecked cargo is the primary route for methamphetamine and other contraband entering Guam. He said more than 90 percent of shipping containers are not physically inspected. According to the Justice Department, crystal meth has become more prominent on Guam over the past decade. Australia plans to boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending AU$477 million (US$311.5m) on aerial patrols for illegal fishing fleets, tender documents viewed by Reuters show. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Fiji on Friday, local media reported, after the Fiji government approved a maritime security agreement that will see Australia fund a patrol boat for Fiji. Last week, Reuters reported that China's coast guard is taking further steps towards high seas boarding of fishing boats in the Pacific. A former Papua New Guinea Cabinet minister is heading back to parliament after winning the Central Bougainville seat. Jimmy Miningtoro was declared the winner on Sunday after a by-election resulting from the death of Father Simon Dumarinu ten months ago. Miningtoro had previously held Central Bougainville until the election of 2017 when he lost to Dumarinu. A Papua New Guinea business official is urging businesses to comply with the goods and services tax (GST) zero policy or risk the consequences. Independent Consumer and Competition Commission CEO Paulus Ain made the call during the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Inland Revenue Commission (IRC). He said business houses need to cooperate with the policy. He said everyone must work together in the interests of the country, and both organisations will make sure businesses do comply. Ain is calling on consumers around the country to report to the IRC and the Commission offices if retail outlets do not comply.
AsiaOne
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Police take down over 1,000 malicious IP addresses in Singapore with Interpol — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Police take down over 1,000 malicious IP addresses in Singapore in joint operation with Interpol The Singapore Police Force (SPF) recently took down more than 1,000 malicious IP addresses here in a joint operation with Interpol. In a statement on Wednesday (June 11), the SPF said that Operation Secure, which targeted cybercriminal infrastructure, took place from January to April this year... » READ MORE 2. SG60 NDP to see largest number of marching contingents at Padang in over 30 years This year's National Day Parade (NDP) marks 60 years since Singapore gained independence and will feature 40 marching contingents - the largest number for a parade in the Padang since 1990, where there were 70... » READ MORE 3. Ryan Lian reveals rocky 4 months, including grandma's death and 'eating huat kueh left out for prayer rituals' Local actor Ryan Lian revealed his grandmother, who raised him, died recently. In an Instagram post on June 10, the 37-year-old wrote: "Recently, I had time on my hands and went wandering. For the past four months, I wandered the streets and experienced the warmth and coldness of the world... » READ MORE 4. Restaurant Labyrinth to have 2-day collaboration with Culinary Class Wars' Choi Hyun-seok If you've been keeping up with cooking show Chef and My Fridge, you would have seen the intense showdown between South Korean chef Choi Hyun-seok — who also starred in Culinary Class Wars — and local chef Han Liguang (also known as Chef LG Han)... » READ MORE editor@
Arabian Post
12-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Cyber Sweep Disables 20,000+ Infostealer IPs and Domains
Global law enforcement has dismantled over 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains used to serve 69 variants of information‑stealing malware, in a sweeping cybercrime operation spanning 26 countries across the Asia‑Pacific region. The coordinated effort—dubbed Operation Secure—uncovered the digital infrastructure behind credential‑harvesting malware, led to the seizure of 41 servers, over 100 GB of illicit data, and the arrest of 32 suspects, officials said. The four‑month initiative, conducted between January and April 2025, was facilitated through the Asia and South Pacific Joint Operations Against Cybercrime project, with INTERPOL coordinating national cybercrime units and private cybersecurity firms including Group‑IB, Kaspersky and Trend Micro. Intelligence sharing proved crucial, enabling authorities to disrupt roughly 79% of the identified malicious infrastructure. Vietnamese police led the arrests, detaining 18 suspects and uncovering VND 300 million, SIM cards, corporate documentation and digital devices during raids targeting a ring alleged to be selling corporate accounts for illicit use. A further 14 individuals were apprehended in Sri Lanka and Nauru, where targeted house raids also led to the identification of 40 victims. ADVERTISEMENT Hong Kong authorities played a vital technical role, analysing more than 1,700 pieces of intelligence supplied by INTERPOL and mapping 117 command‑and‑control servers across 89 ISPs, infrastructure that underpinned phishing, fraud and social media scam campaigns. In the wake of the operation, over 216,000 individuals and organisations at risk were notified, enabling them to take defensive action such as freezing accounts and changing passwords. Infostealer malware—software designed to extract browser credentials, cookies, credit card details, and cryptocurrency wallet keys—is increasingly being used as a springboard for more destructive operations, according to cyber‑crime experts. Once compromised, credentials are sold on underground forums, facilitating follow‑on attacks including ransomware, data breaches and business email compromise. Group‑IB, a Singapore‑based cybersecurity firm, confirmed that the operation targeted stealer families such as Lumma, RisePro and Meta, adding that 'the compromised credentials and sensitive data acquired by cybercriminals through infostealer malware often serve as initial vectors for financial fraud and ransomware attacks'. Neal Jetton, INTERPOL's Director of Cybercrime, emphasised that the success of Operation Secure underlined the power of global cooperation. 'INTERPOL continues to support practical, collaborative action against global cyber threats,' he said. 'Operation Secure has once again shown the power of intelligence sharing in disrupting malicious infrastructure and preventing large‑scale harm to both individuals and businesses'. Analysts observe that this operation builds on previous global cyber‑crime crackdowns, such as Operation Synergia II in 2024, which dismantled more than 22,000 malicious IPs worldwide. Taken collectively, such operations demonstrate a growing focus on attacking the root infrastructure that supports cybercrime, rather than just responding to individual attacks. With cyber threats proliferating in complexity and scale, experts say that such public‑private partnerships and intelligence sharing are vital. By targeting the infrastructure that underpins malware distribution, authorities aim to disrupt criminal ecosystems before they evolve, rather than merely reacting to breaches.
