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Cybersecurity - Weekly Update - October 2021

The PGA Weekly Cybersecurity 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.

Read more about PGA's Initiative to Promote the Universality and Implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

  Algérie/Niger Le DGSN et son homologue nigérien évoquent le renforcement de la coopération
  Allemagne Cybercriminalité : une hausse inquiétante en Allemagne
  Africa African countries vulnerable to cybercrime ??“ Interpol
  Australia AFP is looking to be 'more aggressive' with new cyber offensive arm
  Australia Australia: The unveiling of the Australian Ransomware Action Plan
  Bénin Cybersécurité : le Bénin se dote d’une politique de sécurité des SI de l’Etat
  Global Canada-  RCMP warn public about common Cybercrime and online scams
  Canada New data shows Canadian households facing increased cyber threats
  Cote d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire-AIP / A foundation specializing in digital is committed to the fight against cybercrime
  États-Unis Les États-Unis passent à l’attaque contre les cybercriminels
  European Union CyberSouth: National workshop on developing the cybercrime reporting mechanism in Jordan
  European Union Police arrest 150 people globally in dark web sting: Europol
  European Union Octopus 2021: global cooperation against cybercrime
  European Union EU Parliament committee adopts new cybersecurity law for critical services
  India/US  US, India Agree To Enhance Cooperation In Combating Looming Cyber Crime Threats: Report
  India India and Cybersecurity: Are we safe?
  Israel Chinese Hackers Believed Responsible for Cyber Attack on Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
  Libya HoR passes controversial law to combat Cybercrime
  Taiwan Combating cybercrime in the post-pandemic era: Taiwan can help
  Togo Togo: le sommet de Lomé sur la cybersécurité reporté
  Russia SolarWinds attackers targeting the channel, says Microsoft “International collaboration and further expansion of such treaties as the Budapest Convention are essential to curb transnational cyber crime.”
  Union européenne Cybercriminalité : 150 personnes interpellées dans le cadre d’un coup de filet mondial d’Europol
  Union européenne Cybersécurité: renforcement des exigences européennes contre les menaces
  United Kingdom Ransomware attacks in UK have doubled in a year, says GCHQ boss
  United States Russian National Extradited By S. Korea Faces U.S. Court On Cybercrime Charges
  United States US Deputy Attorney General requests assistance from companies in the fight against cybercrime
  United States Large Chinese Tech Firm Raided by the FBI After Accusations of Aiding Cyberattacks
  United States REvil ransomware group reportedly taken offline by multi-nation effort
  United States Atlanta man arraigned on federal charges in connection with an international cyber-fraud scheme
  United States Global Cyber Threat Intelligence Partnerships: An opportunity to Work Together
  United States Warner says cyber threats more worrying than 'traditional weaponry'
  United States A top cyber lawmaker is open to more regulations for vital industries
  United States US State Department sets up cyber bureau, envoy amid hacking alarm
  United States Ransomware groups urged to attack U.S. public sector
  World Cybercrime in the midst of a pandemic
  World Countries agree to 'urgent action' on ransomware, but issue few specifics

  Africa When It Comes to Cybercrime Beware of Social Engineers
  Afrique L'Afrique prend conscience des dangers de la cybercriminalité
  Afrique Le mois de la cybersécurité, les africains ne sont pas en reste !
  Asia Pacific Cyber incident impact sits at over $500,000 for half of small to medium APAC businesses
  Bénin Cybersécurité : les internautes Béninois sensibilisés sur l’hygiène numérique
  Bénin Bénin: 14 présumés cybercriminels arrêtés à Sèmè-Podji
  China China drafts new law dedicated to fighting phone and online scams that cost victims US$42 billion last year
  European Union Human Rights in the Digital Sphere
  Ghana GLACY+: Streamlining procedures for Mutual Legal Assistance and enhancing international cooperation in Ghana
  Ghana Ghana: Security Community Sensitised to Cyber Security Act
  India India Explores Creating Domestic Operating System to Improve Cybersecurity Infrastructure
  Indonesia Indonesia Unveils its Latest Digital Transformation Strategy
  Israel New report suggests Israel is country most affected by ransomware since 2020
  Japan How Will Japan’s Cybersecurity Posture Impact its Relations With China?
  Russia Notorious Russian cybergang may be behind disruption to local CW, FOX, NBC affiliates
  South Africa Experts warn of increasing cyber security threats for the African maritime industry
  South Africa SADC Governments Crafting Cyber Laws That Infringe on Citizens, says Professor
  South Africa Interpol SA hopes new platform makes citizens more aware of cybersecurity
  South Africa Is South Africa a Playground for Cybercriminals?
  South Africa Eight Nigerians Charged with Conspiring to Engage in Internet Scams and Money Laundering from Cape Town, South Africa
  South Korea South Korea Wants Help to Arrest Alleged Cyber-Criminals
  Suisse Cybercriminalité: la Suisse subit une nouvelle vague d'attaques par SMS
  Taiwan Time for Taiwan to join INTERPOL
  Togo Lomé set to host an international summit on cybersecurity next week
  United States Hackers Set Up Fake Company to Get IT Experts to Launch Ransomware Attacks
  United States NSA is surging its collaboration with the private sector
  United States The US Should Have Invited Russia to Join Its Counter-Ransomware Initiative

This year, an expert committee began work on drafting a new cybercrime convention, something long advocated by Russia to replace the 2001 Budapest Convention and, conversely, opposed by the United States and its allies.
  United States New Rule From US Commerce May Help Limit Spread of North Korean Cybercrime
  United States US calls for 'global effort' to combat cybercrime
  United States US, India agree to expand cooperation in fighting cybercrimes
  United States Microsoft Calls on Governments, Companies to Cooperate to Fight Cybercrime
  United States How government and industry are failing in battle against ransomware attacks
  Vietnam Vietnam Moving Up the Digital Ladder

  Asia/Pacific Battle against cybercrime continues
  Australia Cybercriminals to face new offences as ransomware attacks grow in Australia
  Australia Cybercriminals to face new offences as ransomware attacks grow in Australia
  Australia Australian Government unveils its Ransomware Action Plan
  Brazil Cybersecurity regulation in Brazil: an overview
  Bénin Bénin: 09 présumés cybercriminels arrêtés à Savalou
  Burkina Faso Lutte contre la cybercriminalité : Un présumé cyber escroc fait perdre plus de 40 millions à des investisseurs en ligne
  États-Unis [Dossier] Killware : un nouveau type de malware capable de vous tuer
  États-Unis La Maison Blanche organise un sommet sur les rançongiciels avec plus de 30 pays
  European Union Octopus Conference 2021: Registrations are now open
  France Plan de relance : 136 millions pour la cybersécurité, et après ?
  France Cybersécurité  : promouvoir des femmes aux postes de responsabilité est une nécessité
  France La cybersécurité c'est aussi et surtout une affaire de gouvernance
  France Cybercriminalité : explosion des usurpations d’identités de magasins physiques
  France Cyberattaques: un rapport parlementaire souhaite empêcher les assureurs de rembourser les rançons
  Kenya Cybercrimes surge by 37pc as usage of Internet increases
  Lebanon CyberSouth: National Workshop on developing a cybercrime reporting mechanism in Lebanon
  Indonesia Women in Cyber: Protecting Indonesia’s citizens
  Nigeria Cybercrime in Nigeria’ll rise as Nigeria’s Fintech space expands –Experts
  Philippines Developing a Roadmap for Cyber Defence in the Philippines
  Russia Russia excluded from 30-country meeting to fight ransomware and cyber crime
  Russie La Russie exclue d’une conférence internationale pour la lutte contre la cybercriminalité
  South Africa Cyber attacks destroying businesses
  Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Cabinet approves to draft two bills on cyber security laws
  Suisse Cybersécurité: « La Suisse est très en retard en comparaison internationale »
  Togo Togo- Cybercriminalité : Seize nigérians dans les mails de la Police
  Union européenne Pourquoi la cybersécurité est-elle importante pour l'UE ?
  United States Biden Signs School Cybersecurity Bill
  United States Google launches new cybersecurity defenses
  United States US allies vow cooperation on cybercrime
  United States White House brings together 30 nations to combat ransomware
  United States Cybersecurity bills advance in U.S. Senate