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Kaspersky Supports INTERPOLKaspersky Supports INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz in MENA Region, Resulting in Over 200 ArrestsKaspersky announced that it has contributed its industry recognized threat intelligence data to Operation Ramz, an INTERPOL-coordinated cybercrime crackdown across the Middle East and North Africa region. The law enforcement operation brought together 13 countries* and resulted in the arrest of 201 individuals and the identification of further 382 suspects linked to cybercrimes across the region. Running from October 2025 to February 2026, the operation focused on neutralizing phishing and malware threats along with cyber scams that left nearly 4,000 individuals as victims. The joint effort aimed to disrupt malicious infrastructure and identify and arrest attackers to prevent future losses. To facilitate the operation, Kaspersky Threat Research expertise center provided its partner law enforcement agency with technical data on region-specific cyberthreats and malicious infrastructure involved in controlling or distributing malware, including data on the malware command and control (C&C) servers. Operation Ramz marked a milestone as the first cyber operation of such scale coordinated by INTERPOL in the MENA region. During this effort, nearly 8,000 pieces of crucial data and intelligence were disseminated among participating countries to initiate and support investigations. Neal Jetton, INTERPOL’s Director of Cybercrime, said: “In a world where cybercriminals exploit the digital landscape without borders, Operation Ramz demonstrates the effectiveness of global collaboration. INTERPOL is dedicated to working with its member countries and private sector partners to take down malicious infrastructure, disrupt criminal groups and bring perpetrators to justice.” “OperationRamz shows how the synergy between law enforcement agencies and private sector experts can dismantle sophisticated cybercrime networks at scale,” noted Yuliya Shlychkova, the VP of Global Public Affairs at Kaspersky. “By delivering timely, high‑quality threat intelligence, we empower investigators to act swiftly, safeguard users, and ultimately make the digital ecosystem safer for everyone.” Operation Ramz highlights:
Kaspersky has been a firm advocate for a collaborative approach in combating cybercrime, providing law enforcement agencies and partner organizations with tactical and strategical data on cyberthreats. Kaspersky Threat Intelligence provides visibility into more than 300 threat actors and over 500 malicious campaigns. *Participating countries included Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Tunisia, and the UAE. Source: Kaspersky media announcement | |
