It's Friday, and we are amid cyber security awareness month. I first thought that everything we would see in our information coverage would be saturated with cyber threats. Still, this week has brought us, as usual, a varied mix of topics and quite a lot of longer publications. Here are some highlights.
Interpol reports that the joint operation Trigger VII led to arrests in 19 countries and massive seizures of drugs and firearms.
Interpol- Hundreds of firearms and 12.6 tonnes of drugs seized in Caribbean operation
We, of course, have seen cyber-related news. Brian Krebs has made a blog post on how banks in the USA, even if they are legally obliged to reverse fraudulent purchases, do not always follow their obligations.
KrebsonSecurity- Report: Big U.S banks are stiffing account takeover victims
The Guardian has published a lengthy article on how human trafficking victims in Cambodia are forced into committing cybercrime.
The Guardian- Sold to gangs, forced to run online scams: inside Cambodia's cybercrime crisis
Now some sanction updates. OFAC announced new sanctions targeting the North Korean fuel procurement network. It is a good explanation of evasion tactics used by several sanctioned entities to be able to transport fuel and energy.
U.S Department Of The Treasury- Treasury Targets North Korea Fuel Procurement Network
Dutch investigators arrest man for violating Russia sanctions in microchip deals.
NL Times- Dutch investigators arrest man for violating Russia sanctions in microchip deals
Here are some of the recommended lengthy reads to round up this week's round-up.
Transparency International UK has researched the abuse of UK limited liability partnerships.
In another article from Transparency International, they publish their insight into how" multinational companies bribing their way into foreign markets "and that they mostly go unpunished.
ProPublica has published two articles on a money laundering system involving Chinese organized crime, Latin American drug cartels, Chinese officials and a former president.
ProPublica- How a Chinese American Gangster Transformed Money Laundering for Drug Cartels
ProPublica -The Globetrotting Con Man and Suspected Spy Who Met With President Trump
That's all for this week. Until next time, have a fantastic weekend.
