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Moroccan special operators conduct tunnel-clearing operations in a rugged outdoor environment.

Moroccan Special Forces Bolster Regional Security with Joint Training Exercises

Get a glimpse of Moroccan Special Forces in action as they tackle tunnel-clearing operations with precision and skill at Tifnit Training Base. Trained through Joint Combined Exchange Training, these elite operators are bolstering regional security one mission at a time.

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Interpol Disrupts Cybercrime Ops Across 13 Countries

In a major win against cybercrime, Interpol's Operation Ramz has resulted in 201 arrests, 53 servers seized, and nearly 4,000 victims identified across 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. This groundbreaking four-month sweep marks a significant milestone in the fight against online crime.

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Law enforcement officers in uniform gather around a table and map of the Middle East and North Africa, discussing and…

INTERPOL Disrupts Cybercrime Networks with 'Operation Ramz' Arrests

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, INTERPOL's Operation Ramz has led to over 200 arrests and identified 382 suspects across 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, disrupting phishing, malware, and online fraud networks that cost the region dearly. The operation resulted in the seizure of 53 servers and uncovered nearly 8,000 intelligence packages linked to over 3,800 victims.

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Law enforcement officers gather around a conference table with a large MENA map on the wall.

INTERPOL Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, INTERPOL's Operation Ramz has led to 201 arrests and identified 382 more suspects across 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The operation, which ran from October 2025 to February 2026, dealt a significant blow to malicious cyber networks, also seizing 53 servers and helping 3,867 victims.

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MENA Region Launches Landmark Cybercrime Crackdown

In a groundbreaking move, the MENA region has launched a historic crackdown on cybercrime, resulting in the arrest of 201 individuals in a multi-month operation hailed as a first-of-its-kind success. This major milestone marks a significant victory in the fight against online crime.

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Person in hoodie surrounded by screens displaying code and surveillance footage in dimly lit room with worn world map in…

India-Tied Hack-for-Hire Group Targets MENA Journalists

Meet the shadowy hack-for-hire group with ties to India that's targeting journalists and activists in the Middle East and North Africa, silencing voices and stifling free speech. Their sinister operations have been uncovered by security researchers, revealing a chilling espionage trade where reporters, officials, and dissenting voices are prime targets.

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Indian-linked spyware targets MENA journalists

Researchers have uncovered a chilling spyware campaign linked to India that targeted journalists in the Middle East and North Africa, raising serious concerns about surveillance and freedom of the press. The operation, carried out by a suspected Indian government-connected group, used a potent spyware tool to secretly monitor the work of brave journalists exposing conflict, corruption, and abuse of power.

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