Global Authorities Take Down 45,000 Malicious IPs Used in Ransomware Campaigns

Operation Synergia III was a global INTERPOL-led crackdown (Jul 18, 2025–Jan 31, 2026) that disrupted cybercriminal infrastructure used for phishing, malware, and ransomware by taking down over 45,000 malicious IPs/servers, arresting 94 individuals (with 110 under investigation), and seizing 212 electronic devices; notable regional actions occurred in Macau, Bangladesh, and Togo and the effort involved coordination with private cybersecurity firms.