Four Members of the REvil Ransomware Gang Sentenced in Russia
In a significant legal development, four members of the notorious REvil ransomware group have been sentenced by a Russian court, marking a crucial moment in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. Their sentences, which range from four and a half to…
Comparative analysis: the Budapest Convention vs the UN Convention Against Cybercrime
This summer, the UN Member States made significant progress by agreeing on a draft for the first international convention against cybercrime. This momentous step, however, brings forth vital questions about how this new convention will interact with the longstanding Budapest…
Mexico Emerges as Top Target for Cybercrime in Latin America
Mexico has rapidly positioned itself as the most susceptible target for cybercrime in Latin America, with a staggering 31 billion cyberattack attempts recorded in just the first half of 2024. A report from cybersecurity firm Fortinet emphasizes that Mexico accounted…
Top Diplomat Warns of Serious Fallout if US Fails to Back UN Cybercrime Treaty
The United States is facing a critical decision regarding its support for a contentious UN cybercrime treaty aimed at establishing the first global legal framework for cybersecurity. Although this treaty, which received unanimous approval from the UN’s Ad Hoc Committee…
INTERPOL Operation Leads to Arrests in West Africa for Phishing Crimes
In a significant operation against cybercrime, INTERPOL, in collaboration with Swiss authorities, has arrested eight individuals linked to sophisticated phishing scams targeting Swiss citizens. The operation, dubbed Contender 2.0, was undertaken to combat the growing issue of cyber-enabled crimes in…
Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Cryptex Founders
Russian authorities have taken significant legal action by initiating a criminal investigation against the founders of UAPS and Cryptex, accusing them of generating over $40 million in illegal profits. This case follows allegations that these entities ran unlicensed banking operations,…
