UN General Assembly Adopts Landmark Convention to Boost Global Fight Against Cybercrime
The United Nations General Assembly formally adopted a new Convention against Cybercrime after a five-year negotiation period. This global agreement targets the prevention and control of cybercrime through improved international cooperation among member states. It also includes provisions for technical support and capacity building, especially focusing on helping developing countries bolster their cybersecurity measures. Cybercrime has surged alongside the rapid growth of information and communications technologies, posing threats to personal data, national security, and economic systems. The Convention equips countries with tools to better coordinate investigations, share information, and protect citizens’ rights online. By standardizing approaches to cybercrime, this accord... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 13:51
Global Summit Calls for Stronger Cross-Sector Cooperation to Combat Rising Fraud
Between March 16 and 17, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and INTERPOL hosted the Global Fraud Summit with vital support from the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore. This summit brought together governments, private companies, and law enforcement agencies to address the rapid rise in global fraud activity. Key attendees included major tech and financial firms like Amazon, Meta, Santander Bank, and TikTok. The summit emphasized that fraud has become a widespread and sophisticated threat with significant economic and social impacts, affecting individuals, businesses, and governments globally. The collaboration aimed to identify coordinated strategies to improve detection,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 12:30
Hong Kong Correctional Services confirms IT breach affecting personal data of 6,800 employees
In a troubling incident, the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department has confirmed a breach of its IT systems that compromised the personal data of 6,800 current and former employees. This breach occurred earlier this week, on Tuesday, with the department making the announcement on Friday. Following a preliminary investigation, authorities established that the hacker accessed the internal Knowledge Management System, which led to unauthorized entry into another system that held sensitive staff information. The data accessed in this cyberattack includes names, genders, dates of birth, academic qualifications, and employment histories of employees. The vulnerability exploited by the hacker highlights critical... [Continue Reading]
UK government intensifies crackdown on Southeast Asian scam syndicate linked to cryptocurrency laundering of stolen data
The UK government has heightened its efforts to dismantle a sprawling criminal syndicate operating 'scam centres' in Southeast Asia. This crackdown involves imposing sanctions on a cryptocurrency system that is believed to facilitate the laundering of stolen personal data. These fraudulent operations employ elaborate schemes, including fake romantic relationships, to exploit victims around the world, particularly in the UK. The scam centres, operating in countries across Southeast Asia, reportedly utilize trafficked foreign nationals who are forcibly confined and compelled to engage in online fraud. Victims are often subjected to threats of torture, illustrating the severe human rights abuses associated with... [Continue Reading]
