Team Cymru Supports INTERPOL in Disrupting $45M Cybercrime Network
Event summary
- Team Cymru provided internet intelligence for INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0, targeting cyber-enabled fraud from December 8, 2025 to January 30, 2026.
- The operation identified $45M in financial losses across 1,247 victims, predominantly in Africa.
- Authorities seized 2,341 devices and took down 1,442 malicious IPs, domains, and servers.
- Team Cymru collaborated with Cybercrime Atlas, Trend Micro, TRM Labs, and Uppsala Security to support the initiative.
The big picture
Team Cymru’s role in Operation Red Card 2.0 underscores the growing reliance on private-sector intelligence to combat transnational cybercrime. The operation highlights how coordinated efforts between law enforcement and specialized firms can disrupt fraud networks, but scaling these collaborations remains a challenge as criminal tactics evolve.
What we're watching
- Operational Impact
- How Team Cymru’s intelligence contributions will influence future INTERPOL cybercrime operations.
- Scalability
- Whether this model of public-private collaboration can be replicated for other high-stakes cyber threats.
- Regulatory Dynamics
- The pace at which governments will formalize partnerships with private cybersecurity firms for cross-border enforcement.
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