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INTERPOL Global Cybercrime Programme aims to reduce the global impact of cybercrime and protect communities for a safer world.
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We are working on information provided by @kaspersky on the #WannaCry #ransomeware attack to help investigations in affected countries.
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A new @INTERPOL_HQ report of the impact of #COVID19 on #cybercrime outlines a significant shift in targets from individuals and small businesses to corporations, governments & critical infrastructure. Read the full report ➡️.
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#COVID19 has forced you to change your habits in the real world, but are you also being careful online? 🤔. #WashYourCyberHands
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THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU CLICK!💻📱. ✅ Beware of online requests for personal information. ✅ Watch out for spelling mistakes in email address or links. ✅ Look out for generic greetings. ✅ Avoid requests that insist you act immediately. 🟢 #WashYourCyberHands
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Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the #COVID19 #outbreak to line their pockets and cause harm - but we can stop them together! Today #INTERPOL launches an awareness campaign on the top virus-related cyberthreats, along with ways to #WashYourCyberHands
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FACT: Criminals are counting on sextortion victims to feel shame. If your online experience takes a wrong turn, cease all communication and report it. #YouMayBeNext
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Happening Now!! The #INTERPOL Global #Cybercrime Conference, where discussions on the global threat landscape and our new Global Cybercrime Strategy are aimed at Creating Communities to Protect Communities from #cyber threats and criminals. #INTERPOLCyberConf2023
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[WEEK2] RANSOMWARE #WashYourCyberHands. Spam emails, phishing, phony websites, unsecured network settings…. Cybercriminals are targeting institutions we depend on during #COVID19. If you’re a victim:.❌Don’t panic.❌Don’t pay.📞Call the police. Visit
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What's happening?. ❗Higher dependency on connectivity & digital infrastructure.❗Thirst for information on #COVID19 .❗Extreme need for key supplies . 🔴 Cybercriminals create malicious domains and commit online scams!. 🟢 Think twice before you click & #WashYourCyberHands!
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🤞 Cybercriminals don’t keep their promises. 🔒 Protect your data: Back up your files and use strong passwords. #YouMayBeNext
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👀 #Cybercrime is everywhere, and it’s only a matter of time before your systems get tested. #YouMayBeNext
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As Valentine’s day approaches, INTERPOL’s Cybercrime team wants to make sure your love story doesn’t turn into a #ScamActually. Watch out for:.💔 Fake Shopping Websites.💔 Lucky Draw Scams.💔 Romance Scams
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INTERPOL #FinancialCrime and #Cybercrime teams work closely to chase criminals, mitigate cyberthreats & ‘follow the money’! . Watch out for👇. 🔴#BusinessEmailCompromise.🔴#OnlineScams 🔴#Phishing.🔴#NonDeliveryScams. Make sure you 👇. 🟢#BECareful.🟢#WashYourCyberHands
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To everyone in the #RemoteWorkforce: 📢. ✅ Practice basic digital security. ✅ Reinforce password & teleconference security settings. ✅ Report security incidents. ✅ Avoid mixing personal & work devices . ✅ Always protect your data & encrypt devices . #WashYourCyberHands!
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What can companies do?. 💡Set clear security rules & #CyberSecurityBestPractices for #RemoteWorkforce including:. ✅ multi-factor authentication.✅ firewall & network segmentation .✅ device encryption.✅ a data backup plan.✅ regular virus scans & updates. ➡️ #WashYourCyberHands
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#Cybercriminals often use #hacking or #phishing techniques such as #malware to gain entry to a company’s systems so they can more convincingly target them with a #BEC scam. Always #BECareful and protect your systems from intrusion
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Pay close attention 👀 to all of your online actions, even the most mundane and routine. #JustOneClick can let cybercriminals in. 🖱📲💻🖥
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For the next two weeks, INTERPOL #cybercrime team provides "Cyber Threat Hunting Training" for law enforcement officers from 15 countries. It will enhance their capabilities to detect & analyze cybercrime, thanks to our partner Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT)
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📺 A look back at the 9th Africa Working Group Meeting on #cybercrime, which gave experts key opportunities to boost operational capacity, investigations and cross-border cooperation. #FCDO
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To launch our awareness campaign, we have published the "Global landscape of the COVID-19 cyberthreat", outlining the latest threats identified, expected future trends and INTERPOL’s response. Download the report from our website & #WashYourCyberHands
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#BECFraud in a nutshell:.😇 First, they pose as someone you're regularly in contact with. 🙃 Then, they ask you to ignore the usual procedure. 🤫 Finally, the payment is urgent & confidential. ⚠️ Don't fall for it! #JustOneClick can have major consequences.
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Don’t fall victim to #COVID19 #Cybercrime!.👉Keep computer security up to date.👉Conduct real-time anti-virus scans to detect malware.👉Backup files offline.👉Filter suspicious websites.👉Only open emails from trusted sources.#WashYourCyberHands
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Always follow good #cybersecurity practices, especially when searching for info on the #coronavirus. Don't click on suspicious links, ads or websites or you could become a victim.
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#DYK: #Cybercriminals are targeting #RemoteWorkforce. ❗Unanticipated surge in remote working strains current security measures. ❗Employee credentials can be stolen through unpatched office software. ❗Teleconference tools and VPN vulnerabilities targeted. #WashYourCyberHands
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The National Cybercrime Strategy Guidebook enables countries to create, review or enhance their own national cybercrime strategy. 📖Download a PDF copy now: .Developed by our ASEAN Cyber Capacity Development Team. #ACCDP #Cybercrime #INTERPOL
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🌏 Mobilizing global law enforcement leadership commitment in dismantling ransomware⚡.➖.INTERPOL High-level Forum on Ransomware on 12 July 2021.➖.#TrustTogetherActNow
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Beware of online scams that exploit your trust 💔 to steal money! INTERPOL's Financial Crime Unit has good advice to protect you from:. ➖ Non-delivery fraud.➖ Telecom fraud.➖ Payment card fraud.➖ Investment fraud.➖ Romance scam . #JustOneClick 👇.
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Criminals send out millions of emails hoping someone will take the bait. 👉 Hit delete or ignore because #JustOneClick can lead to #PhishAndCheats
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💸 Digital extortion can pose a threat to both individuals and businesses, but here's the good news: there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself. Be prepared, because #YouMayBeNext
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📣It is today!🔥. INTERPOL High Level Forum on Ransomware, led by our Secretary General @INTERPOL_SG, will call for a commitment from global law enforcement and partners to #TrustTogetherActNow to protect communities from the harm caused by #ransomware⚡️
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DDoS attacks flood a victim’s network with traffic to bring down servers. Are you prepared?. #YouMayBeNext
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#cyberconf day 2: We're discussing anonymity and child abuse. Good opportunity for a terminology reminder. Words matter.
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Highlighting the importance of #partnerships between #police and the private sector against crime, #INTERPOL has reinforced its ongoing collaboration with @kaspersky to help the world’s police fight #cybercrime, on the sidelines of the #INTERPOLWorld conference
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INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Threat Response team supported the Ireland's Garda police to strike back⚡ against #ransomware to disrupt its infrastructure and prevent further attacks‼️. #TrustTogetherActNow #DontPanicDontPay.
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💭Imagine being locked out of your phone.😓.💭Imagine losing your data.😭. Now…. 🟢Imagine updating your apps. 🟢Imagine reviewing your passwords. 🟢Imagine being careful of what, when and why you tap. The choice is yours 👉😊. #JustOneClick
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Final day of ICC, Moscow, #INTERPOL outlined their plan to create a Global Cyber Incident Response Team to coordinate global law enforcement response to #cyberthreats
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#Ransomware holds your computer or electronic files hostage. Impacts include loss of data, business disruption and reputational damages. Tomorrow is #AntiRansomwareDay2021, follow along for advice from INTERPOL and our partners!. #DontPanicDontPay
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#Sextortion can have devastating effects on people of all ages. Please think twice before you share. #YouMayBeNext
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#InternetSafety: Protect yourself & your files from #ransomware by following simple #prevention advice #NoMoreRansom
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BEC fraud knows no borders. Learn how #INTERPOL helped investigators discover links between multiple #BEC cases in Europe, leading to the identification and arrest of a man in #Nigeria suspected of defrauding hundreds of companies. #BECareful @officialEFCC
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INTERPOL’s #Cybercrime team tracked a surge in #ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations amid #COVID19. Organizations engaged in virus response should be especially vigilant! #WashYourCyberHands . ❌Don’t panic.❌Don’t pay.📞Call the police.Visit
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Is your #OnlineValentine asking you for money? Here's a not-so-fun fact: .The average loss from a romance scam is $8,000. 🚫 Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person. #ScamActually
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What exactly is #businessemailcompromise? BEC is a type of social engineering #fraud where criminals trick company employees into transferring money to them. #BEC is a global #cybercrime concern and is on the rise in most regions. Know how it works and #BECareful
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⚡️👨💻 Ransomware encrypts data and locks down entire systems. Think twice before you open an attachment:.⏳ Don't rush.🔎 Double check the details.📞 Call the sender.📱 Text using another number or chat service. #YouMayBeNext
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"Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril !" - a famous quote from Sun Tsu in The Art of War. Prevent #BEC cases starts from you ! Tighten cyber security measures. Always stay vigilant. #BECareful
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INTERPOL's #ASEAN Cyberthreat Assessment 2021 has been published. The report outlines how the upward trend of #cybercrime is set to rise exponentially, with highly organized cybercriminals sharing resources and expertise to their advantage. Read it here👇
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If your #OnlineValentine starts asking you for any of the following before having met you in person, think twice:.😬 Personal data.🤔 Money.😲 Compromising images. #ScamActually
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What is #Stalkerware and how can you protect against it? . 📺 Watch this explainer from @StopStalkerware - a coalition proudly supported by INTERPOL. .#OnlineCrimeIsRealCrime.
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⏱ El #Cibercrimen está en todas partes, y es sólo cuestión de tiempo que pongan tus sistemas a prueba. #ElProximoPuedeSerUsted #YouMayBeNext
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INTERPOL kick off with its 1st day of Americas Working Group meeting on Cybercrime, discussing INTERPOL’s Global Cybercrime Strategy with its 32 participating member countries in the region, synergising international efforts in combating cybercrime @AmeripolOrg @UNODC @CImpacs
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There are often signs that an email request could be a #BEC attempt - spelling errors and an unfamiliar sender are just a few. Be aware of the red flags to avoid becoming a victim. #BECareful
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We've got 100 experts representing 50 countries working against the clock, pooling their knowledge and expertise to investigate a simulated #cybercrime incident. The INTERPOL Security Challenge is being held virtually this year, and the teams are as motivated as ever!
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Today INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Director spoke to a group of journalists from across Asia at @MicrosoftAPAC on the global impacts of #cybercrime and how #INTERPOL helps #police around the world to tackle it
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There are many tools out there designed to protect computers from #hacking and #phishing attempts – some of them developed by our #BECareful campaign partners and supporters. Find the one that is best suited for you and your company’s #cybersecurity needs
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This week, Southeast Asian #Cybercrime Officers united at the Advanced #Malware Analysis Training by #INTERPOL’s #C3DP, funded by @StateINL, delving into the intricacies of cutting-edge malware detection & analysis. The training was delivered in collaboration w/ @TrendMicroRSRCH.
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We click, tap or swipe hundreds of times a day. 📲💻🖥🖱. 🕘 Slowing down can help you avoid the one tap that cybercriminals are hoping you’ll make. #JustOneClick .#JustOneTap
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The 3-weeks INTERPOL cyber awareness campaign is coming to an end – thank you everyone for your support! 🙌 But remember that maintaining good cyber hygiene does not end here. While cybercrime may be #JustOneClick away, it often only takes #JustOneClick to boost your security. 🔐
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The 5th Digital Security Challenge opens today - first time in hybrid format! Held in partnership with @cyberdefense_jp @NEC, with #GLACY+ support, the 3-day event brings together #cybercrime investigators for specialized training on #ransomware investigation techniques. #DSC2022
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At 3rd UN #AHC on new #cybercrime convention, @INTERPOL_HQ explained the I-24/7 communications system and how it enables secure information exchange & facilitates international law enforcement cooperation. INTERPOL will continue to support the AHC process.
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INTERPOL and Cisco have signed an agreement which will see cooperation between the two organizations to prevent and combat #cybercrime
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Think #cybercriminals only target large companies with lots of money for #BEC? Think again! Any business big or small, including schools, non-profits and government entities can become a victim of #BEC. Don't make yourself a target of #cybercriminals ! #BECareful !
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This week Kigali🇷🇼 is at the centre of Africa's fight against #cybercrime 💻 . INTERPOL's 9th #Africa Meeting is bringing together law enforcement and cyber experts 🌍. Today's programme:.💪 Strengthening operational capacity.🗺️ Adopting strategies for international cooperation
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Based on information from our 194 member countries and private sector #cybersecurity partners, the report projects that a further increase in cybercrime is highly likely in the near future due in part to vulnerabilities related to working from home.
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⚡#Ransomware can affect any sector: public or private; big or small. ✅Educate employees 💡.✅Keep systems up to date 🖥.✅Watch what you download 🔎. #JustOneClick
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#YouMayBeNext .🎯 How cyber-savvy are you, really? .💯 5 questions to test your knowledge on Cyber Hygiene. ✔️Available in English, Français, Español & عربي!.
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Don't be fooled by #cybercriminals into making a payment to their bank account. See #INTERPOL's website for advice on protecting your systems from #hacking, warning signs that an email might be a #fraud, and how to avoid becoming a #BEC target #BECareful.
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The 22 countries participating in the #INTERPOL Africa Cyber Surge Debrief have explained their work during the last 4 months, sharing results, best practices, challenges faced and successful stories, with the objective of enhancing #cooperation in the future.
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To understand the challenges faced by our member countries in the #MENA region, #INTERPOL hosted the 13th MENA Regional Working Group Meeting on #Cybercrime today. We aim to be more proactive and operational to help overcome the challenges together! .#ForSaferCyberspace
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The first line of defence against #BEC fraud is a robust #cybersecurity protocol. See the #INTERPOL website for simple tips you can follow to #BECareful and shield your personal and business computers, devices and systems from #hacking attempts .
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Rushing to make the last payments to suppliers before the new year? Cybercriminals can take advantage of the end-of-year haste by targeting companies with #businessemailcompromise scams, so #BECareful and always stay vigilant
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Last week, 24 cybercrime investigators from 10 @ASEAN member countries were trained on cryptocurrency investigations. This online training was delivered by the INTERPOL-ASEAN Cyber Capacity Development Project, in collaboration with @chainalysis.
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#DYK: #INTERPOL has a dedicated team which helps countries in #ASEAN to fight cybercrime. Learn more about our ASEAN Cyber Capability Desk and the support it provides to reduce the impact of #cybercrime:
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At the 9th Americas Cybercrime Working Group in Brasília: 100+ participants from 35 countries, 3 international orgs, and 15 private partners. Remarks by INTERPOL’s VP for America and Brazil’s Federal Police Director General. Focus: strategies to combat #cybercrime. #INTERPOL #COE
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#Stalkerware causes real harm & incidents have exploded during the #COVID19 pandemic according to @Malwarebytes & @avast_antivirus. INTERPOL is excited to support @StopStalkerware to.📢Raise awareness.🤲Support victims.👮♀️Hold perpetrators accountable.
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@INTERPOL_Cyber and Gateway partners @GroupIB_GIB, @PaloAltoNtwks & @Fortinet contributed to the safety of @F1 by monitoring for threats, fake ticket sales & online activity posing a risk to the event, highlighting the importance of public-private partnership in reducing harm.
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Our report on the 'Global landscape on #COVID19 cyberthreats' is now available in French, Spanish & Arabic! Download all languages from our website to help #INTERPOL spread the word within your communities on how to #staysafe and #WashYourCyberHands.
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Never forget: #businessemailcompromise fraud is a #CRIME. If you or your business fall victim to this scam, always report it to the #police immediately. #BECareful
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We have two secure and flexible services to facilitate #cybercrime-related communication among police & other stakeholders:. ➡️ Cybercrime Knowledge Exchange workspace .➡️ Cybercrime Collaborative Platform for operations. Find out more & how to get access:
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This week, @INTERPOL_HQ’s #ACCDP2 delivered a Digital Evidence Workshop with @TheJusticeDept for 43 cybercrime investigators, prosecutors & judges from ASEAN. Participants learned how to preserve and obtain various types of digital evidence & how to present them in court.
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#NEWS: #Europol-#INTERPOL conference calls for collaboration against #cybercrime - #ReadMore at: #cyberconf
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The 8th INTERPOL-Europol #Cybercrime is off to a strong start, with more than 400 cyber experts from law enforcement, private industry, international organizations, CERTs and academia tuning in for discussions on emerging cyber threats, trends and strategies. #CyberConf20
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This week, Southeast Asian #Cybercrime Investigators participated in an Online Tabletop Exercise on #Cybercrime under #INTERPOL’s #C3DP, funded by @StateINL, to test and enhance their response to transnational cyberthreats such as #BEC, #phishing, and #ransomware.
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#NEWS: #INTERPOL-led operation takes aim at #cryptojacking campaign targeting routers in #SoutheastAsia. See the outcomes at
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Here is a joint @InfosecurityMag interview with our partner BT @bt_global where INTERPOL's Assistant Director of Cybercrime Threat Response talks about how the partnership works and how it can bring cybercriminals to justice ⚖️.
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It's important to be vigilant throughout the entire shopping process. 👀. The cybercriminal toolkit includes:.🛠 Look-alike domains.⚙️ Hacked login details.🧰 Stolen payment information.🔩 Dodgy delivery / tracking links. #JustOneClick
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A big thank you to everyone who joined our virtual INTERPOL - @Europol #cyberconf20 today. Stay tuned next week for news on our #DigitalSecurity Challenge!
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To step up our efforts in addressing #cybertheats that are affecting the #Americas region, we gathered 30 member countries from the region at the 6th #INTERPOL Americas Working Group Meeting on Cybercrime for Heads of Units🌎
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