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Cybersecurity - Weekly Update - September 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.

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  Afrique Cybersécurité : seuls 19 pays africains ont un centre national d'alerte et de réaction aux attaques informatiques
  Afrique Afrique : les malwares crytpojackers sont la menace numéro un selon Kaspersky
  Australia Cyber crime spreads in Australia as COVID-19 pushes more people online
  Australia/UK/US AUKUS Security Alliance Will Include Cybersecurity, AI, Quantum
  Brazil Brazil debates creation of national strategy to tackle cybercrime
  Canada Canada's federal election could be a target for cyber attacks: expert
  Canada Canada: OSFI Updates Cybersecurity Breach Notification Requirements
  China Beijing launches websites for reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in systems, apps and smart cars
  Estonia Estonia proposes NATO-like expenditure rule for cybersecurity
  Europe EFF and Allies Urge Council of Europe to Add Strong Human Rights Safeguards Before Final Adoption of Flawed Cross Border Surveillance Treaty
  Europe EU chief announces cybersecurity law for connected devices
  European Union EU Invests Millions in Cybersecurity
  France Placer la France à la pointe de la cybersécurité
  France France wants cyber rule to curb US access to EU data
  Global How CISOs and CIOs should share cybersecurity ownership
  India 87% of Indian companies victims of cyber security attacks last year: Report
  Indonesia Lack of cybersecurity: Indonesian President's vaccine certificate leaked online
  Indonesia State intelligence hacked in alleged breach of government networks
  Japan Japan mulls tougher punishment for cyber crime
  Kenya Data Reveals 66% of Kenyan Staff Are Working from Home
  Mexico Kamala Harris llama a reforzar la Ciberseguridad en México
  New Zealand CERT NZ report: New Zealanders lost $4 million to cybersecurity incidents in April June, 2021
  New Zealand Google says NZ's lack of cybersecurity knowledge is putting users at risk
  Nigeria Cybersecurity: NSA convenes advisory council meeting after outcry
  Nigeria NSA mulls implementation of new national cybersecurity policy
  Nigeria UPDATED: Lekki now hotbed of cyber crime in Nigeria –EFCC
  Nigeria Cybersecurity: Harassment by law enforcement agents negatively impacting I.T business operations – NITDA
  Nigeria Nigeria Records 13% Decline In Phishing Attack In H1
  Pakistan IT Ministry, Ignite launch Digital Pakistan Cybersecurity Hackathon
  United States Puerto Rico: Encaminan esfuerzos de ciberseguridad y resiliencia cibernética en Puerto Rico
  Russian Federation Russia is fully capable of shutting down cybercrime
  Russian Federation Ransomware group that carried out major attacks reappears after brief absence
  Sierra Leone Law students challenge Sierra Leone's Cyber Security Act
  South Africa Kaspersky Records Over 2 Million Phishing Attacks in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria in H1 2021 and Spam Email Still a Threat
  South Africa Poaching of ICT experts adding to cybersecurity woes
  South Africa South Africans warned not to post vaccination cards online
  Thailand New programme hones in on cybersecurity skills
  Togo Deadline to Submit Designs to Togo Cybersecurity Contest
  United Kingdom UK armed forces confirm cyber as fifth dimension of warfare
  United Kingdom Nine cyber attacks on UK's transport sector missed by mandatory reporting laws
  United Nations UN wants Nigeria, others to deepen Internet safety
  Global U.S., UK, Germany among top cybercrime targets worldwide – Study
  United States SEC Makes Cybersecurity Top Priority; Sanctions Firms for Cybersecurity Failures
  United States US Accuses Russia of Stonewalling on Cybercrime
  United States Biden Administration Releases Draft Zero-Trust Guidance
  United States Bipartisan infrastructure framework can’t forget cybersecurity
  United States To defeat adversaries in cyberspace, America must go on offense
  United States International money launderer sentenced to federal prison in cyber-crime conspiracies responsible for intended loss of nearly $60 million
  United States How cyber resilience will reshape cybersecurity
  United States We Cannot Afford to Wait to Bolster Maritime Cybersecurity

  Africa Digital currency-related attacks among top cyber threats in Africa: Kaspersky
  Afrique Cybersécurité : seuls 19 pays africains ont un centre national d'alerte et de réaction aux attaques informatiques
  Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda to benefit from regional security military meeting
  Australia Bug found on Australian government app generating digital COVID-19 vaccine certificates
  Burkina Faso Burkina: la cybercriminalité gagne du terrain au Burkina (CIL)
  China Global Impact Of China's Data And Cybersecurity Laws (Podcast)
  China China Released Regulation on Critical Information Infrastructure
  Cote d'Ivoire Rentrée des classes du gouvernement ivoirien : Les grandes décisions !!!
  Cote d'Ivoire Le gouvernement ivoirien durcit les peines en matière de cybercriminalité
  Estonia Estonia proposes NATO-like expenditure rule for cybersecurity
  Ethiopia Economic Commission (ECA) cyber security week launched
  France Cyberattaques : un nombre d'infractions multiplié par six depuis le début de l'épidémie
  France Cyberattaques : «Le pire est devant nous», met en garde le patron de l’Anssi
  Ghana Cybercrime, A Barrier To Africa's Thriving Digital Economy
  India This is government's new plan to train police, state agencies to fight cybercrime
  Indonesia 2 Data Leaks Reported in Indonesia's COVID-19 Tracking Apps
  Indonesia Lack of cybersecurity: Indonesian President's vaccine certificate leaked online
  Maroc Cybercriminalité : un hacker divulgue les données personnelles de deux millions de Marocains
  Maurice Le «Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill» bientôt présenté au Parlement
  New Zealand New Zealand's latest terror attack shows why ISIS is harder to defeat online than on the battlefield
  New Zealand ANZ New Zealand back online after outage from DDoS attack
  New Zealand New Zealand DDoS wave targets banks, post offices, weather forecasters and more
  North Korea Dealing With North Korea’s Dangerous Cyberthreat
  République du Congo Technologie : Brazzaville va abriter un forum sur la cybersécurité
  Russia Underworld developments, cyberespionage, and a large DDoS incident in Russia.
  Sénégal Cybersécurité : Des policiers sénégalais formés
  UAE UAE among the first countries to address cybercrime, Saqr Ghobash says
  Union européenne 2nd edition of Member state responses to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse is out with new data and recommendations
  United Nations United Nations confirms its systems were breached this year
  United States International money launderer sentenced to federal prison in cyber-crime conspiracies responsible for intended loss of nearly $60 million
  United States FBI warns of cyber threats to agriculture. "Low and slow" fraud. Israel to investigate NSO. White House warns of holiday risk.
  United States Lawmakers question impact of SolarWinds hack on US attorneys' offices
  United States Bipartisan House group introduces legislation to set term limit for key cyber leader
  United States The Best Way to Stop Ransomware Attacks: Be Proactive, Not Reactive
  World The growing threat of cybercrime in the space domain
  World Let's fight cybercrime like we did piracy in the 18th century
  Zimbabwe Cybercrime: A Risk Factor That Can Jeopardise Africa’s Economy

  Global 9 notable government cybersecurity initiatives of 2021
  Africa Are African countries doing enough to ensure cybersecurity and Internet safety?
  Belgique "Près de la moitié des entreprises sont victimes de cybercriminalité"
  Cameroun Minette Libon Li Likeng , « Protéger la population contre les cybercriminels »
  Canada Canada's federal election could be a target for cyber attacks: expert
  China Spies for Hire: China’s new breed of hackers blends espionage and entrepreneurship
  France La cyberguerre se prépare
  France La cybersécurité hospitalière en France, une vulnérabilité à soigner d'urgence
  Ghana IIPGH organizes maiden quarterly symposium: “State of Ghana’s cybersecurity, should we be concerned?”
  India VPNs in India Should Be Blocked Permanently Due to Increase in Cybercrimes, Parliamentary Panel Again Urges Government
  India Parliamentary panel recommends more refresher courses to control cybercrimes
  Indonesia Cyber-attack haunts Indonesia’s COVID-19 strategy
  Kenya Nerds on the front lines as cyber criminals target hospitals
  Malaysia National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, Cybersecurity Malaysia join hands to fight financial crime
  Nigeria Minister, American Council decry rise in cybercrimes in Nigeria
  Pakistan Cybercrime increases by 83pc in three years
  South Africa South African enterprises can’t ignore the risk of cyber attacks: the threat is on the rise
  Suisse Berne s’arme pour lutter contre la cybercriminalité
  Monde Transformer la cybersécurité à l’aide du Deep Learning
  Togo Cryptomonnaies : la Police nationale togolaise démantèle un réseau d’arnaqueurs
  United Kingdom The growing importance of cybersecurity in schools
  United States Without major changes, more Americans could be victims of online crime
  United States Failing to Meet Cybersecurity Standards Can Have Legal Consequences for Companies
  Zimbabwe Zimbabwe: Milestone Cyber Security Bill Sails Through Parly
  Zimbabwe Zim needs cyber crime units at police stations