INTERPOL Operation Ramz Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests
Summary
INTERPOL coordinated a major cybercrime operation across the Middle East and North Africa, resulting in 201 arrests and the identification of 382 additional suspects. The 13-country initiative ran from October 2025 to February 2026, targeting and neutralizing malicious infrastructure.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This operation is good news for defenders as it directly targets and disrupts cybercriminal activities and networks.
Defender Context
This operation highlights the success of international law enforcement collaboration in combating cybercrime. Defenders should be aware of ongoing efforts to dismantle threat actor networks, which can lead to shifts in attack patterns and the emergence of new, less sophisticated actors.