Cybercrime: Indonesia plans to deport 103 Taiwanese nationals
Jun 28, 2024, at 09:48 pm
Indonesia has announced it has arrested 103 Taiwanese nationals for allegedly running a cybercrime operation out of the island of Bali, media reports said.
UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools
Jun 21, 2024, at 10:31 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the dual-edged nature of cyberspace, stressing its potential for both immense benefits and significant risks when misused.
Zambian court hands jail term to Chinese nationals over involvement in cyber crimes
Jun 10, 2024, at 01:46 am
A Zambian court has handed over jail terms to 21 Chinese nationals and a Cameronian citizen for their involvement in cyber crimes in the country.
US sanctions three Chinese individuals for their involvement in cybercrime network
May 31, 2024, at 06:43 am
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Chinese individuals and three Thai companies over their involvement in a cybercrime network.
Cambodian authorities extradite 130 Chinese nationals over cybercrime, online fraud
Apr 20, 2024, at 12:40 am
Cambodian authorities have extradited 130 Chinese nationals for their alleged involvement in cybercrimes, online fraud and illegal gambling.
U.K. citizen extradited and pleads guilty to Cyber Crime offenses
May 10, 2023, at 01:45 pm
A U.K. citizen pleaded guilty today in New York to his role in cyberstalking and multiple schemes that involve computer hacking, including the July 2020 hack of Twitter.
Nations pillory China for unleashing seamless cyber attacks
Jul 22, 2021, at 01:13 am
Despised for its continued policy of aggrandizement and its role over the spread of coronavirus worldwide, China is now facing the wrath of several nations for hacking activities and cyberattacks by its nationals.
Bangladesh sees rise in cybercrimes against women
Jun 19, 2021, at 04:26 pm
Dhaka: Exploitation, bullying, blackmailing are among many ways women and children are increasingly being targeted on cyberspaces by criminals in Bangladesh. The Police Cyber Support for Women (PCSW), a newly established cell of Bangladesh Police, has received over 15000 complaints in the last seven months, according to a report in The Daily Star.
China toughens crackdown on cybercrime
Apr 11, 2020, at 12:25 pm
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: China launched a crackdown on cybercrime as it has seen a rapid spread of online fraud, rumormongering and infringements of individual privacy, among other offenses.
‘Much work to do and no time to waste’ in cybercrime fight, says UN chief
May 15, 2018, at 02:46 pm
New York, May 15 (IBNS): The UN body focussing on crime prevention and criminal justice, opened its annual session in Vienna on Monday, calling for a more integrated global response to continuing and emerging challenges, including cybercrime.
‘Protect children and their digital footprint,’ urges UNICEF on Safer Internet Day
Feb 07, 2018, at 03:40 pm
New York, Feb 7 (JEN): Every half a second, every day, a child goes online for the first time – tapping into all the great opportunities the Internet has to offer, but facing grave risks, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Tuesday, calling for urgent action to protect them from sexual exploitation, cyberbullying and the misuse of their private information.