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Cybercrime - Weekly Update - July 2024

The PGA Weekly Cybercrime Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program of PGA and is provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

Country Topic Source
  Argentina Dictarán un taller de prevención de estafas virtuales o ciberdelitos en Villa Allende Municipalidad de Córdoba < Cada día Mejor
  Australia Cybercrime expert 'very confident' the MediSecure data of almost 13 million Australians has already been sold ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
  Canada Reported rate of child pornography increased 52% in 2023, total crime up 3%: Statistics Canada CTV News - Breaking News, Canada News Today
  Global CrowdStrike crash showed us how invasive cyber security software is. Is there a better way? The Conversation
  Europe Fragmented and multiplied cybercriminal landscape, warns new Europol report Home | Europol
  Europe Europol anticipates rise in AI-driven cybercrime: Report Cointelegraph
  Europe Chinese ‘cybercrime syndicate’ behind gambling sites advertised at European sporting events Cyber Security News | The Record from Recorded Future News
  France French authorities launch large-scale operation to combat cyber spying France24
  France France’s cyber unit preps for cyberattacks targeting Paris Olympics Digital Trends | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, and How-To's
  France Cyberattacks on the Paris Olympics are inevitable, says PM Cybernews.com
  Ghana ACDT warns banks in Ghana of cybercrime risk following Crowdstrike software update defect MyJoyOnline - Ghana News
  India Safeguarding India’s Digital Landscape Press Information Bureau
  India Budget 2024 turbocharges cybersecurity, AI projects IndiaToday
  India I4C graduates from scheme to ‘attached office’ of MHA Hindustan Times
  India India wages war on online scammers with new cybercrime centre RFI
  India/Laos 13 Indians rescued from cybercrime scam in Laos Tribune India
  Jordan CyberSouth+: enhancing judicial capacities on cybercrime and electronic evidence The Council of Europe
  Kenya Govt Forms Taskforce To Audit The Computer Misuse And Cybercrime Act Capitalfm (Kenya)
  Malaysia Malaysia seeks social media platforms' commitment to tackle cybercrimes reuters.com
  NATO NATO Allies to establish Integrated Cyber Defense Center homelandprepnews.com
  Nigeria 300 arrests made in crackdown of West African cyber fraud group CyberScoop | Breaking Cybersecurity News, Public Sector Threats
  Philippines DOJ to give upgraded tech tools to prosecutors vs. cybercrime Phillipine News Agency
  Russian Federation Russia dismisses US sanctions against members of 'Cyber Army' hacktivist group Cyber Security News | The Record from Recorded Future News
  Russian Federation/Ukraine VOA investigates accused Russian hacker at center of Ukraine cyber plot VOA - Voice of America English News
  Global The battle to win the trillion-dollar cybercrime war The CEO Magazine | Business magazines for senior executives
  Turkiye 82 arrested in nationwide cybercrime operations in Turkiye Türkiye Today - Politics, Diplomacy, Defense & More News from Turkey
  United Kingdom NCSC and partners issue warning over North Korean state-sponsored cyber campaign to steal military and nuclear secrets NCSC
  United Kingdom UK hospitals face 'unprecedented' blood shortage after cyber attack The Jerusalem Post - All News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World
  United Kingdom Police nab 17-year-old linked to group behind MGM Resorts cyberattack CyberScoop | Breaking Cybersecurity News, Public Sector Threats
  United Nations Reconvened concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  United Nations Cybercrime treaty risks a world of UN-sanctioned online control Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)
  United Nations Activists accuse proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty of empowering surveillance, repression Cyber Security News | The Record from Recorded Future News
  United States North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases Associated Press News: Breaking News, Latest Headlines and Videos | AP News
  United States United States, Philippines Hold First Cyber-Digital Policy Dialogue US Embassy (Phillippines)
  United States Largest trial court in the US closes after ransomware attack, California officials say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  United States Jefferson Co. Clerk: Russians behind cyberattack, other offices will help out Louisville, KY News, Weather and Sports - WLKY Channel 32
  United States HHS Reorganizes Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, and Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Policy Functions Department of Health & Human Services | HHS.gov
  United States Which systems are still down after Columbus cybersecurity breach NBC 41
  United States Pharmacy group, providers sue Change Healthcare after cyberattack Healthcare and Health IT News | Healthcare Dive
  United States Acadian Ambulance says a cyber attack gained access to protected health information KLFY

Country Topic Source
  Africa INTERPOL's mission dealt a serious blow to African cybercrime ITWeb Africa | Business Technology News
  Africa Cybercrime threats escalate in Africa and beyond, churches among those at risk Christian Daily International - Daily Christian News from Around the World
  Australia Australians affected by MediSecure hack may never know their personal details have been compromised Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian
  Canada Federated Co-op websites return after cyberattack, online shopping still unavailable CBC.ca - watch, listen, and discover with Canada's Public Broadcaster
  European Union EFF, International Partners Appeal to EU Delegates to Help Fix Flaws in Draft UN Cybercrime Treaty That Can Undermine EU's Data Protection Framework Electronic Frontier Foundation | Defending your rights in the digital world
  Global Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos
  France 'No Evidence' Global IT Outage Is Cyberattack: France Barrons
  Ghana Potential cyber threats loom over Ghana's December polls — Africa Center for Digital Transformation warns Modern Ghana
  India New SOPs streamline cybercrime refunds, victims to get quick relief Tribune India
  India India businesses face over 3,000 cyberattacks per week, second only to Taiwan firms Breaking News Today, Top Headlines, Live Updates | The Hindu
  Indonesia Indonesian cyberattack signals growing threat in Southeast Asia Nikkei Asia - Business, Politics, Economy and Tech News & Analysis
  Israel Cyber Outage Grounds Flights, Causes Disruptions in Israel and Around the World Haaretz | Israel News, the Middle East and the Jewish World - Haaretz.com
  Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago needs cyber security experts Home - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
  United Kingdom Liverpool suspend ticket sales after cyber attack The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
  United Kingdom 40% of UK Seniors Have Endured Recurring Fraud Attempts PaymentsJournal | Payment News for Industry Professionals
  United States What's behind the Microsoft outage? Experts reveal the truth behind the blackout as major banks, businesses, and news channels are all struck Home | Daily Mail Online
  United States Microsoft IT outage latest: Security firm Crowdstrike finds cause of global IT 'disaster' The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News
  United States SolarWinds beats most of US SEC lawsuit over Russia-linked cyberattack reuters.com
  United States US – The US Supreme Court Kneecapped US Cyber Strategy WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business | WIRED

Country Topic Source
  Argentina Cooperación académica en posgrado de ciberdelitos Argentina.gob.ar
  Asia HuiOne Guarantee: The $11 Billion Cybercrime Hub of Southeast Asia The Hacker News | #1 Trusted Cybersecurity News Site
  Australia Australia says China-backed hackers behind cybercrimes Nikkei Asia - Business, Politics, Economy and Tech News & Analysis
  Belize Belize City Man Faces Up to Five Years for Cyberbullying and Violation of Cyber Crime Act Love FM Belize News & Music Power
  Belize Call Center Agent Granted Bail for Cyber Crime Love FM Belize News & Music Power
  Belize What Constitutes Cybercrime? Home - Channel 5 Belize
  Canada Canada, allies accuse China's spies of directing cyberattacks Financial Post
  Chile Chile va a necesitar 28.000 profesionales en ciberseguridad en los próximos años para combatir una ciberdelincuencia que se ha disparado un 18% Nova Ciencia | Noticias de universidad, ciencia y masteres
  China NCSC issues urgent security alert over Chinese threat actor's 'evolving' techniques The Stack
  China/Cambodia/India Chinese scammers in Cambodia force women to make nude calls back home: Victim Times of India
  Global Cracking down on cybercrime: Who you gonna call? (Cybercrime Busters) Help Net Security - Cybersecurity News
  Curaçao/The Netherlands Application of the Budapest Convention extended to Curaçao  The Council of Europe
  Ecuador Convenio de Budapest sobre delitos cibernéticos El COMERCIO - Noticias de Ecuador y del mundo
  Europe Europol coordinates global action against criminal abuse of Cobalt Strike Home | Europol
  Finland Brit Locked Up in Finland for Hacking Online Casinos, Stealing $900K Casino.org
  The Gambia Parliament must amend draft cybercrime bill Home - ipi.media
  India Cyber stalking rises in Hyderabad, experts sound caution Deccan Chronicle
  Ireland How to protect the 1 in 3 small businesses in Ireland hit by cybercrime Trusted Independent Journalism Seven Days a Week | Business Post
  Macau/SAR China Macau government websites hit with cyberattack by suspected foreign hackers Cyber Security News | The Record from Recorded Future News
  The Maldives Hacking and cybercrime forwarded to be criminalised under penal code again Edition.mv
  Mexico Mexico’s National Cybersecurity Policy: Progress Has Stalled Under AMLO Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
  The Netherlands Leiden University introduces the first bachelor's programme in Cybersecurity & Cybercrime Home - Universiteit Leiden
  Nigeria Nigerian court acquits publisher Agba Jalingo of cybercrime charges Committee to Protect Journalists – Defending Journalists Worldwide. - Committee to Protect Journalists
  Paraguay Inició en la fecha el taller sobre “Cibercrimen” Senado de Paraguay
  Philippines NBI nabs 5 alleged members of hacking syndicate GMA Network | News and Entertainment
  Russian Federation/US Russia-linked cybercrime syndicate shuts down Indiana county for a week The Herald-Times: Local News, Politics & Sports in Bloomington, IN
  South Africa Government working hard to prevent cybercrime SAnews | South African Government News Agency
  South Africa Cyberattackers steal 16.6 million USD from govt department in South Africa IT Security News | Latest IT Security Sector Information and Updates: ET CISO
  South Korea Can AI prevent cybercrime on dark web? South Korean startup says yes chosun.com
  Sweden Sweden Faces Cyber Crime numismaticnews.net
  Trinidad and Tobago ‘AI aiding cybersecurity’ Home - Trinidad Guardian
  United Nations The risks of a last-minute Cybercrime Treaty Protocol Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)
  United States CISA holds cyber roundtables for industry, higher education, healthcare stakeholders homelandprepnews.com
  United States Election officials push back against draft federal rule for reporting potential cyberattacks Associated Press News: Breaking News, Latest Headlines and Videos | AP News
  United States New cyberattack targeting iPhone Apple IDs CBS News - Breaking news, 24/7 live streaming news & top stories
  United States Cyberattacks threaten water systems, infrastructure warns EPA Orlando News, Weather and Sports - Florida News - WESH Channel 2
  United States Cyberattacks impact Florida's Department of Health, Department of Juvenile Justice NBC 6 South Florida
  United States Hack on Florida's Vital Statistics is just the latest cyberattack on health-related systems Health News Florida - Homepage | Health News Florida
  United States Cleveland cyberattack: Impact on taxpayers remains a mystery 1 month after hacking FOX8.com
  United States Sibanye Stillwater addresses payroll impacts amid smelter halt after 'global cyber attack' KTVQ
  United States Mass. AG pushes consumers to act after massive Change Healthcare cyberattack NBC Boston

Country Topic Source
  Argentina Crecen los intentos de ciberataques en Argentina Parlamentario
  Australia Man arrested for committing cyber crime through fake Wi-Fi FIRSTPOST
  Council of Europe/Hungary Hungarian EU presidency to combat cybercrime Eurojust | European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation
  Ecuador Convenio sobre ciberdelincuencia en Ecuador se define en la Asamblea, ¿qué contempla? El COMERCIO - Noticias de Ecuador y del mundo
  Ecuador Ecuador se suma a la lucha contra la ciberdelincuencia La República EC
  Europe/Global Global Police Operation Shuts Down 600 Cybercrime Servers Linked to Cobalt Strike The Hacker News | #1 Trusted Cybersecurity News Site
  European Union EU Opens Applications for Cybersecurity and Digital Skills Funding Infosecurity Magazine - Information Security & IT Security News and Resources
  France Attending the Olympics? Watch out for these mobile threats Security Magazine | The business magazine for security executives
  India India, UK agree to deepen cooperation between cyber agencies MSN
  Indonesia Indonesia detains 103 Taiwanese in a raid in Bali involving suspected cybercrime Associated Press News: Breaking News, Latest Headlines and Videos | AP News
  Israel Israeli Entities Targeted by Cyberattack Using Donut and Sliver Frameworks The Hacker News | #1 Trusted Cybersecurity News Site
  Israel/Europe/US ‘Don Corleone of cybercrime’ behind JPMorgan hack ran new scam while cooperating with FBI: report New York Post – Breaking News, Top Headlines, Photos & Videos
  Kosovo ‘Out of Control’: Kosovo Struggles to Curb Online Sexual Harassment Balkan Insight
  Malaysia Transaction cooling-off period option should be provided to tackle cyber crime theSun | Daily News | Malaysia English News | World News
  The Netherlands Cybercrime suspects often young, increasingly armed: Dutch police NL Times | Netherlands news in English
  Philippines Understanding ‘ethical’ hacking amid Philippines’ cyber controversies Back End News - Technology News
  Trinidad and Tobago PM commends launch of first Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) Loop Trinidad & Tobago News
  United Kingdom 15 cybercrime statistics you ought to know The Independent | Latest news and features from US, UK and worldwide
  United States A Hacker Stole OpenAI Secrets, Raising Fears That China Could, Too The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
  United States Florida health department data captured in cyberattack, hackers claim Tampa Bay, Florida news | Tampa Bay Times/St. Pete Times
  United States New Mexico public defender’s office hit with cybersecurity breach KOB 4 Eyewitness News - KOB.com
  United States Supreme Court ruling on Chevron doctrine may upend future cybersecurity regulation Cybersecurity News and Analysis | Cybersecurity Dive
  United States Major Cyberattack Wrecks Havoc at 15,000 Car Dealerships Across North America Yahoo
  United States Dealership Software Comes Back Online, After Cyberattack At CDK Global Forbes
  United States Authorities investigating cyber attack on Alabama State Department of Education WSFA
  United Nations UN Cybercrimes Treaty Negotiations US Department of State