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Cybersecurity - Weekly Update - July 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

  Africa Cyberattacks in Africa comparable to other parts of the globe, says Kaspersky
  Australia Australia joins allies in accusing China of ‘malicious cyber activities’
  Australia Australia’s New Cybersecurity Laws Could Leave Critical Data Vulnerable Overseas
  Cameroun
 Cameroun : Essoka Corporation défend la lutte contre la cybercriminalité, déploie une unité de formation à la cybersécurité
  Canada “We’re on it”: Cyber security a priority for Canada’s pipeline industry
  Council of Europe/PGA Parliamentarians for Global Action, GLACY+ and Octopus Project: First Regional Parliamentary Webinar to Promote Universality and Implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
  France Pegasus Affair: Macron changes phone, reinforces security in wake of spyware allegations
  France France weighs cybersecurity moves after spyware reports
  France/China French cybersecurity agency warns of China-linked APT31 attacks on French organizations
  India, Vietnam India and Vietnam most hit by Android malware
  India Here’s Why India needs strong Cyber Security laws
  Indonesia Cyberattacks loom as pandemic forces employees to work from home
  Jamaica From teen mom to cybersecurity analyst with US Homeland Security
  Jamaica Cybersecurity road map – use maximum protection
  KSA Ransomware: Hackers demand $50 million in Crypto from Saudi Aramco
  Malaysia Malaysia to set up cyber security command centre, says minister
  Nepal Nepal Telecom call details stolen by Chinese hackers
  Netherlands Dutch Police Arrest Two Hackers Tied to "Fraud Family" Cybercrime Ring
  Pakistan President stresses strengthening of cyber security
  Pakistan CYBERSECURITY WOES: PAKISTAN’S OWN MESSAGING APP NEAR COMPLETION
  PGA/CoE Inaugural PGA African Webinar Promoting Universality and Implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and its Additional Protocol/s
  Philippines/China Senator flags reported cyber espionage by 'Chinese-speaking actors' ahead of polls
  Russian Federation The world's top ransomware gangs have created a cybercrime "cartel"
  Singapore Botnet drones raise cybersecurity concerns in Singapore
  South Africa South Africa's Ramaphosa listed as Rwanda spyware target
  United Kingdom UK Government Needs to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Food Supply Chain
  United Nations Improving cybersecurity means understanding how cyberattacks affect both governments and civilians
  United States U.S. and Canada blame China for Microsoft Exchange hack earlier this year
  United States Cybersecurity is the latest front in the escalating US-China cold war
  United States China Compromised U.S. Pipelines in Decade-Old Cyberattack, U.S. Says
  United States How the U.S. Is Spearheading Efforts to Thwart Chinese Cybercrime
  United States DHS, TSA directive requires specific cybersecurity efforts for critical pipelines
  United States Bills to strengthen cybersecurity advance in Senate
  United States Bipartisan measure offers support for Office of the National Cyber Director
  United States Cyber, infrastructure investments included in approved Homeland Security funding bill
  United States Senate to Investigate Crypto’s Role in Cybercrime
  Global Western Powers Denounce Chinese State-Backed Hackers

  Global Cybercrime, corporate fraud cost global economy $11tr
  Japan Japan seeks stronger cybersecurity amid China, Russia threats
  Kenya/Afrique du Sud Cyberattaque géante : le Kenya et l’Afrique du Sud, victimes collatérales ?
  Latin America Experts Uncover Malware Attacks Targeting Corporate Networks in Latin America
  Maroc Cybersécurité : le Maroc dans le top 5 africain des pays les plus sûrs
  Monde Comment des pirates ont paralysé en quelques heures des centaines d’entreprises dans le monde
  Mundo "Los hackers nos aventajan porque hay poca gente especializada en ciberseguridad. No damos abasto": Soledad Antelada, la latina que protege al Departamento de Energía de EE.UU.
  Nepal Nepal moves up in global cybersecurity ranking
  Nigeria Cybercrime is an existential threat to West Africa’s economic growth
  Nigeria Nigeria lags behind Mauritius, Ghana, others in cybersecurity ranking
  Philippines Philippine businesses likely to implement cybersecurity measures, upskill employee, poll says
  Russia Russian hackers reportedly attacked GOP computer systems
  Singapore Singapore’s cyber agency flags threat surge
  Taiwan Taiwan ransomware attacks spike
  Togo Togolese parliament ratifies African Union Convention on cybersecurity
  Tunisie Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 : la Tunisie à la tête des pays en Afrique francophone
  United States 4 key takeaways from Biden’s Executive Order on cybersecurity
  United States NYC becomes first city to set up center to address cybersecurity
  United States Biden Signs Order to Bolster Cybersecurity
  United States 'Barely able to keep up': America's cyberwarriors are spread thin by attacks
  Vietnam Vietnam Leaps Trust in Cybersecurity-Technology

  Bénin Cybersécurité : le Bénin classé 6e en Afrique
  Burkina Faso Cybercriminalité au Burkina : Un présumé escroc aux arrêts
  Colombia Bancos aumentaron 64% gastos en ciberseguridad
  Côte d’Ivoire Cyber Africa Forum : La cybercriminalité coûte plus de 2000 milliards de FCFA à l’Afrique
  Côte d’Ivoire la nouvelle technique ingenieuse utilisée par les cybercriminels
  Estados Unidos,Rusia Ciberseguridad, nuevo campo de guerra mundial
  États Unis/Russie Russie et USA s’unissent contre la cybercriminalité
  États Unis/Russie Washington veut l’application du cadre existant, Moscou un traité
  France La cybercriminalité en hausse depuis le début de la pandémie.
  France Le risque de cyberattaques augmente pour le système financier
  Ghana Ghana is third with 86.69% rating in Africa on Global Cybersecurity Index
  Guinée Conakry: des responsables départementaux outillés sur les enjeux de la cybercriminalité
  Guinée Lancement en Guinée des activités du projet de renforcement de la cybersécurité et lutte contre la cybercriminalité dans l’espace CEDEAO + Mauritanie OCWAR
  Jamaica Seniors, please don't fall victims to cybercrime
  Maroc Cybersécurité : Face aux menaces grandissantes, le Maroc astreint d’accéler sa stratégie
  North Korea Cyber crime is now the North Korean regime’s biggest source of income
  Tchad Internet Society se préoccupe de la sécurité en ligne grâce au chiffrement
  Togo Cybersécurité : le Togo va ratifier la convention de Malabo
  UAE Why cybercrime continues to provide a prime threat to businesses in MENA region
  United Kingdom UK healthcare sector must protect itself against cybercrime, experts say
  United Kingdom Farmers urged to fight against latest cybercrime trends
  United Kingdom Cybercrime increasing as more people rely on digital tech during pandemic, says PM
  United Nations El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU debate sobre ciberseguridad
  United States Corruption, Cybercrime Top List of U.S. Anti
  United States The Next 1,000: Reviewing President Biden On Cybersecurity
  United States Can Biden really protect Americans from the next crippling cyber attack?
  United States Hacks Are Prompting Calls For A Cyber Agreement, But Reaching One Would Be Tough
  United States Cybersecurity And Anti-Corruption As National Security Concerns