European law enforcement agencies have conducted coordinated raids targeting SIM farms in Latvia, Austria, and Estonia. These SIM farms are illicit operations that use large numbers of SIM cards to facilitate various cybercrimes, including fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized access to online services. The raids resulted in the seizure of equipment and the disruption of criminal networks exploiting these SIM farms. This crackdown highlights the growing concern over SIM farm abuse in Europe and the efforts by authorities to combat cybercrime through international cooperation. The operation underscores the importance of securing telecommunications infrastructure and the need for continued vigilance against evolving cyber threats. Law enforcement agencies are increasingly focusing on dismantling the infrastructure that supports cybercriminal activities, aiming to protect individuals and organizations from financial and data losses. The coordinated action across multiple countries demonstrates the effectiveness of cross-border collaboration in tackling cybercrime and serves as a warning to threat actors exploiting telecommunications vulnerabilities.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:35:18 +0000