National Crime Agency

Global Law Enforcers Seek Trend Micro's Help in Taking Down Top Ransomware Threat Group LockBit

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
State bureau of investigation, National Crime Agency, Hospital, NCA, Research, Intelligence, McArdle, Ransomware, TYO, Risk, Blog, Fad, Organization, FBI, Microsoft, Law enforcement, Cryptocurrency

DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today revealed its critical role in helping global law enforcement partners disrupt mega-ransomware group LockBit, and kill the viability of its long-term malware plans. Through undercover infiltration, Trend helped prevent the release of the group's next malware products and automatically installed protection for Trend Micro customers, even before the group themselves had finished testing.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated ( TYO: 4704 ; TSE: 4704 ), a global cybersecurity leader, today revealed its critical role in helping global law enforcement partners disrupt mega-ransomware group LockBit , and kill the viability of its long-term malware plans.
  • Through undercover infiltration, Trend helped prevent the release of the group's next malware products and automatically installed protection for Trend Micro customers, even before the group themselves had finished testing.
  • This group was responsible for about 25 percent* of all ransomware leaks in 2023 and caused billions of dollars in losses for thousands of global victims over the past four years.
  • McArdle continued, "Last week Trend secured global Microsoft users from a critical vulnerability and this week we were a part of dethroning the most critical threat actor group in the world.

Mind Your Money: 5 Tips From Pocket Money Card nimbl to Spot and Stop Online Fraud

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Professional Services, Business, Security, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Internet, Online, SMS, HTTPS, National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, Fraud, Life cycle, NCA, Friends, Nimble Giant Entertainment, Digital Trust Center, URL, Mind, School, National Crime Agency, Parsons, Parent, Listen Money Matters, Online shopping, Cryptocurrency, Mobile phone

A resounding 90.92% of parents and carers using nimbl said that their children were aware of online scams.

Key Points: 
  • A resounding 90.92% of parents and carers using nimbl said that their children were aware of online scams.
  • Crucially, the NCA stipulates that 86% of fraud cases actually go under-reported, meaning that the scale of fraud is far greater.
  • “Knowledge and vigilance are key to outsmarting scammers and ensuring a safe digital experience,” says Alana Parsons, CEO of nimbl.
  • By being knowledgeable and taking charge, families can thwart attempts at online fraud and create a safer online environment for young people.

Three arrested in people smuggling boats probe

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Monday, October 23, 2023
National, BBC West Midlands, NCA, National Crime Agency, Drug, Facebook

Three arrested in people smuggling boats probe

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  • Three arrested in people smuggling boats probe
    - Published
    Three arrests have been made as part of an investigation into the smuggling of people to the UK in small boats.
  • A man, 53, from Birmingham, is suspected of being in contact with gangs in France and Belgium to arrange payments and spaces on boats, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
  • He was arrested in Sutton Coldfield along with a 42-year-old woman, while a man, 39, was detained in Hounslow.
  • All three were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration.

Terrorists are using fraud to fund their activities – the UK government needs to act urgently

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Friday, July 28, 2023
Manchester Arena, Association, Student Loans Company, Maintenance, Theft, National, Manchester Arena bombing, NCA, Abidi, Method, Economy, National Crime Agency, Foot, Intelligence, Research, Terrorism, Suicide, Government, London Bridge, Transparency, Terror, HMRC, Shehzad Tanweer, Scotland Yard, Crime, Pedestrian, Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, Cryptocurrency, Nightclub, Private investigator, Fraud

This work has identified a terrorism financing dossier, which includes passport fraud, immigration fraud, identify theft, financial fraud and tax fraud.

Key Points: 
  • This work has identified a terrorism financing dossier, which includes passport fraud, immigration fraud, identify theft, financial fraud and tax fraud.
  • Benefit fraud is one of the most common methods used to fund terrorism in Europe, especially in Belgium, Scandinavia and the UK.
  • The UK government also needs to reconsider its current fraud and counter terrorism strategies.
  • They should include measures that focus on using fraud investigation as a disruptive mechanism to prevent future acts of terrorism.

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Announces Appointment of New Youth Protection Executive

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Volunteering, Heart, BSA, NCA, Report, CRC, Policy, National Crime Agency, Abuse, Army Heritage Center Foundation, Child Rescue Nepal, Child, Empathy, Safety, Boy, Boy Scouts, Behavior, Nursing, Management, Toy, Scouting

IRVING, Texas, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that Glen Pounder has been appointed the organization's Youth Protection Executive. Mr. Pounder is an international expert in law enforcement and brings more than 25 years of experience in child protection and law enforcement to the BSA.

Key Points: 
  • IRVING, Texas, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that Glen Pounder has been appointed the organization's Youth Protection Executive.
  • Mr. Pounder is an international expert in law enforcement and brings more than 25 years of experience in child protection and law enforcement to the BSA.
  • His responsibilities will include assessing and overseeing all activities related to youth protection nationwide, including policy, training, external partnerships, and engagement with the survivor community.
  • For more information about the BSA's youth protection policies, please visit Scouting.org/YouthSafety .

The National Cyber Awards® returns to London this September

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Security, Defense, Technology, Software, Internet, Other Defense, NHS Digital, National Cyber Security Centre (Ireland), Organic, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, Abertay University, Mod, BAE, NPCC, NCCU, United Nations Security Council, Cabinet Office, NSPCC, Risk, McLean, Face, UK Cyber Security Council, Teaching, Bletchley Park, Reward, Research, National Police Chiefs' Council, Government agency, Growth, Book, Safety, Ministry, International, Exhibition, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, Parent, National Crime Agency, The National, Chartered Institute of Information Security, Information, Digital intelligence, Gold, Ministry of Defence, Alan Turing, United, International law, NCA, Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Heroes, Cabinet, City, Academic Centre, BAE Systems, Arms industry, Entertainment, Interior design

The National Cyber Awards were designed to recognise employees of organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, National Crime Agency and the UK Cyber Security Council, whose hard work to protect the UK is rarely seen by the general public.

Key Points: 
  • The National Cyber Awards were designed to recognise employees of organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, National Crime Agency and the UK Cyber Security Council, whose hard work to protect the UK is rarely seen by the general public.
  • Now in its fifth year and following the huge success of the 2022 event, The National Cyber Awards® returns to London on Monday 25th September 2023 at the Novotel London West, Hammersmith.
  • In support of recognising individuals, teams and organisations for their achievements within the cyber and digital sectors, the National Cyber Awards® 2023 will be sponsored by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.
  • This year, we welcome four exciting new awards: The Prime Minister’s Award for Cyber 2023, The Alan Turing Cyber Award 2023, The NHS Digital Cyber Award 2023 and the National Cyber Security Council Award 2023.

UK Taps Sayari for Government-wide Data Analytics Contract

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Monday, December 5, 2022
Technology, Networks, Data Management, Security, Cloud, HM Treasury, Government, Serious Fraud Office, Partnership, HM Revenue and Customs, Ministry, Intelligence, Ministry of Defence, CCS, National Crime Agency, MOD, NCA, Cryptocurrency, Mohamed Sayari

Ensuring that law enforcement, regulators and regulated industry are able to effectively collaborate is our goal at Sayari.

Key Points: 
  • Ensuring that law enforcement, regulators and regulated industry are able to effectively collaborate is our goal at Sayari.
  • This recognition from CCS lays the groundwork for scaled adoption and mission impact, said Farley Mesko, Sayari co-founder and CEO.
  • Sayari empowers government and industry to protect finance, trade and security systems by illuminating the global commercial networks through connected public data and documents.
  • Sayari is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and its solutions are used by more than 3,000 frontline analysts in 35 countries.

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority Teams with Cellebrite to Combat Labour Exploitation

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Monday, November 21, 2022
Privacy, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, Housing, Digital, Digital intelligence, Organization, Cellebrite, GLAA, Partnership, Police, National Minimum Wage Act 1998, Horticulture, News, Newport Crown Court, National Crime Agency, Employment Agencies Act 1973, DI, Crime, Audit, Cryptocurrency, Private investigator

The new digital forensics lab highlighted GLAAs digital transformation in a case that went to court in mid-2022.

Key Points: 
  • The new digital forensics lab highlighted GLAAs digital transformation in a case that went to court in mid-2022.
  • In 2018, a GLAA investigator received a call from a licensed labour provider concerned about a person working at a factory in Wales.
  • The person, who was from Eastern Europe, told GLAAs southwestern investigators that work was promised in a local bakery, along with suitable housing.
  • The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority works in partnership to protect vulnerable and exploited workers.

Spanish Police seize first ever narco-submarine made in Europe

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Drugs, Psychoactive drugs, Organized crime, Transnational organized crime, Criminal investigation, European Union, Europol, Law enforcement in Europe, National Crime Agency, Cocaine, Camorra

Over 300 police officers carried out this operation in Spain, supported by the National Police of Colombia (Polica Nacional de Colombia), the Dutch National Police (Politie), the Portuguese Judicial Police (Polcia Judiciria), the U.K. National Crime Agency and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with international activity coordinated by Europol.

Key Points: 
  • Over 300 police officers carried out this operation in Spain, supported by the National Police of Colombia (Polica Nacional de Colombia), the Dutch National Police (Politie), the Portuguese Judicial Police (Polcia Judiciria), the U.K. National Crime Agency and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with international activity coordinated by Europol.
  • Results of Operation FERRO

    Operation FERRO was carried out in several phases

    Phase one: Investigators identified an organised crime group, composed of Spanish, Colombian and Dominican nationals, involved in large-scale trafficking of cocaine, hashish and marijuana.

  • Between April to December 2020, a number of important cocaine seizures linked to this criminal group were made in Colombia.
  • Phase two: In November 2020, police officers in Spain arrested the leader of this criminal network in Tarragona, alongside 13 of his accomplices.

Joint investigation team leads to dismantling of one of Europe’s most active Albanian-speaking networks trafficking cocaine into Europe

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Friday, September 18, 2020
Government, Legal professions, Landeskriminalamt, Prosecutor, National Crime Agency, Public Prosecutors Office
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    Joint investigation team leads to dismantling of one of Europe’s most active Albanian-speaking networks trafficking cocaine into Europe

    • The following authorities took part in this investigation:
      • Italy: The Public Prosecutor’s Office of Florence (Procura della Repubblica di Firenze), the State Police (Polizia di Stato),
      • The Netherlands: Public Prosecutor’s Office Amsterdam (OM Amsterdam), Financial and Economic crime unit Amsterdam (Finec), National Police (Politie)
      • Greece: Hellenic Police (Ελληνική Αστυνομία)
      • Hungary: National Police, Bács-Kiskun County Police Headquarters (Bács-Kiskun Megyei Rendőr-főkapitányság) and Chief Prosecution Office of Bács-Kiskun County (Bács-Kiskun Megyei Főügyészség)
      • Romania: Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), Prosecutor’s Office attached to the Iasi Court of Appeal (Parchetul de pe langa Curtea de Apel Iasi), Iasi Brigade for Countering Organized Crime (BCCO Iasi), Iasi County Police – Criminal Investigations Department (IPJ Iasi - SIC)
      • Germany: Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt), Public Prosecutor’s Offices Lübeck, Duisburg, Mönchengladbach and Berlin, State Criminal Police Office (Landeskriminalamt) of Schleswig Holstein, Bavaria, North-Rhine Westphalia and Berlin.
      • Spain: National Police (Policía Nacional), Investigate Court number 6 in Valencia and Public Prosecution Office Valencia (Fiscalia Superior de la Comunidad Valenciana)
      • United Kingdom: National Crime Agency
      • Albania: State Police (Policia e Shtetit)
      • Emirate of Dubai: Dubai Police Force (القيادة العامة لشرطة دبي‎)
      • The suspects have been placed in pre-trial detention for international narcotic substances trafficking, illegal possession and distribution of drugs and brutal assaults, including murder.
      • These arrests follow those of 84 other members of this criminal group early on in the investigation in Italy, Ecuador, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Germany.
      • Close to 4 tonnes of cocaine and over 5.5 million in cash were seized over the course of this investigation.
      • A sophisticated business model

        For years, international importers of cocaine worked separately from the wholesalers and the gangs distributing the drug on the streets.

      • The cocaine was smuggled across European borders concealed in vehicles equipped with sophisticated hidden compartments.
      • The criminals laundered their proceeds using an underground alternative remittance system of Chinese origin, known as the fei chien system.
      • A joint Operational Command Room was set up at Europols headquarters to coordinate the different actions taking place simultaneously across all the countries involved.
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