Security News > 2024 > February > Interpol operation Synergia takes down 1,300 servers used for cybercrime
An international law enforcement operation code-named 'Synergia' has taken down over 1,300 command and control servers used in ransomware, phishing, and malware campaigns.
The Synergia operation identified and took down command and control servers between September and November 2023, with 60 law enforcement agencies from 55 countries participating in the operation.
Interpol says roughly 70% of the command and control servers identified during the operation have been taken down, constituting a significant disruption for cybercriminals.
Taking down C2 servers is a significant step in disrupting cybercrime activities, as they are crucial components in botnet operations, data exfiltration, payload fetching, attack coordination, remote command execution, and more.
Seizing servers can often help gather intelligence that can be pivotal in continuing investigations on specific cybercrime operations.
Interpol operation arrests 3,500 cybercriminals, seizes $300 million.