A large-scale operation by Interpol has resulted in over 1,200 arrests across various African nations in a significant crackdown on cybercrime. The initiative aimed to combat the rising threat of digital criminal activities, enhancing regional cooperation and law enforcement capabilities.

Unit 42 researchers have identified a series of cyberattacks targeting financial organizations in Africa, attributed to a threat actor known as CL-CRI-1014, who appears to gain initial access to these institutions and sell it on the dark web. The attackers utilize a range of open-source tools, employing sophisticated techniques to disguise their operations and evade detection, while focusing on establishing footholds within these networks.