Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced today that Mr. Craig Jones–former Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL–has joined the company as an Independent Strategic Advisor. Prior to this appointment, Craig led the INTERPOL Cybercrime Directorate and was the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for its Global Cybercrime Programme. In his new role as Strategic Advisor, Craig will continue to fight cybercrime and help to stop cybercriminals across the globe by working closely with Group-IB’s CEO, Dmitry Volkov, and the Executive Management team to define long-term goals and strategic initiatives, aligning them with industry trends and emerging threats. He will also provide guidance on market positioning to enhance Group-IB’s competitiveness, establish strategic partnerships and alliances for growth, and the insights necessary to navigate regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.
Craig Jones, Group-IB’s Independent Strategic Advisor and former Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL
With over thirty years in law enforcement, Craig has also served in advisory roles with organizations like the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity and played a key role in UK law enforcement, managing the National Cyber Security Programme. During his tenure at INTERPOL, Craig was instrumental in reducing global cybercrime through threat response, operations, and enhancing law enforcement capabilities. He also promoted public-private partnerships for improved cybercrime intelligence and provided regional support by collaborating with Cybercrime Heads of Units worldwide. Craig also led INTERPOL’s contributions to the draft resolution on the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime, which has been recommended for adoption by the UN General Assembly.
Under his stewardship, Group-IB has contributed to various international cybercrime operations over recent years as an INTERPOL Gateway Partner. In 2024, Group-IB assisted in disrupting the Grandoreiro banking trojan operation, resulting in five arrests in Brazil and preventing potential losses of up to EUR 110 million. Additionally, in INTERPOL-led Operation Synergia, Group-IB identified over 2,400 IP addresses associated with phishing and malware, leading to 31 arrests, 70 more identified suspects, and the takedown of hundreds of C2 servers across multiple countries. In 2023, Group-IB made notable contributions by providing over 1,000 cyber threat indicators in the Africa Cyber Surge II Operation, leading to 14 arrests and the identification of over 20,000 suspicious networks linked to losses exceeding USD $40 million. In the same year, Group-IB contributed to the dismantling of the 16shop phishing-as-a-service platform that resulted in the arrest of its operator and two accomplices that were involved in the creation of more than 150,000 phishing domains. Furthermore, Group-IB’s intelligence in Operation Nervone identified a key OPERA1ER syndicate member, linked to over 30 attacks with stolen funds reaching at least $11 million. Between 2020 and 2022, Group-IB’s participation in the Africa Cyber Surge Operation led to the arrest of 10 individuals tied to scams totaling $800,000, the takedown of a darknet market in Eritrea, and the disruption of over 200,000 pieces of malicious infrastructure across Africa. Between 2020 to 2022, Group-IB also participated in three INTERPOL-led operations aimed at disrupting a transnational phishing syndicate, dubbed TMT by Group-IB (aka SilverTerrier), which resulted in the arrest of 15 suspects in Nigeria.
“I am honoured to join Group-IB as a strategic advisor, collaborating with the leadership, the company and all of their customers to reduce the harm caused by cybercrime and protect communities from its impact. In this role, I look forward to supporting Group-IB’s global fight against cybercrime and enhancing its mission to build a secure and trusted environment which safeguard individuals, businesses, and governments from the evolving threats in the digital world. Together, we will focus on proactive strategies to combat cybercriminals, build stronger defences, and create a safer online environment for everyone. I am excited to contribute to this important work and help make a positive difference”
Group-IB’s Independent Strategic Advisor
“We are honored to welcome Craig Jones to Group-IB as our Strategic Advisor. At INTERPOL, Craig dedicated his career to bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to enhance cybercrime intelligence and operational support for member countries in the fight against cybercrime. His tireless advocacy for improved collaboration and information sharing is crucial for addressing the complexities of digital threats. By leveraging his extensive experience and insights, we aim to further reduce the global impact of cybercrime, safeguard our communities, and protect businesses from evolving digital threats.”
CEO of Group-IB
