Turkey says it dismantled global cyber espionage operation
MIT has successfully dismantled an international cyber espionage network, arresting 11 suspects and shutting down related websites, while the investigation still continues.
The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT), in collaboration with the Turkish Gendarmerie General Command and the National Cyber Incident Response Center (USOM), has dismantled a global cyber espionage network responsible for stealing personal data from thousands of individuals worldwide, including in Turkey. The operation, led by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects.
According to MIT, the network had international ties and was sharing stolen data with various entities, including terrorist organisations. The network had been under long-term surveillance, during which MIT discovered that the stolen information was being used to support terrorist activities.
As part of the operation, several websites associated with the network were shut down, 11 suspected criminals were arrested, and the investigation continues, with the seized data undergoing thorough examination. MIT has announced plans to expand its cyber operations to protect sensitive personal data and investigate the network’s international connections further.
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