On Security Jul 20, 2021 | 09:00 GMTJul 20, 2021
The evolution of hostage-taking and associated ransom demands suggests ransomware may grow to encompass more perpetrators, targets and demands.
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On Security Jul 16, 2021 | 09:00 GMTJul 16, 2021
Despite making up a small fraction of overall criminal financial activity, cryptocurrencies have made some forms of criminal activity more accessible while spawning entirely new opportunities for criminal exploitation.
By Ben West
On Security Jul 9, 2021 | 10:00 GMTJul 9, 2021
Online criminal marketplaces have focused on retail drug sales, but their ability to monetize hacking tools, hacking services and contraband data poses a more serious risk.
By Ben West
On Security Jun 30, 2021 | 10:00 GMTJun 30, 2021
Just as encrypted messaging services benefit legitimate business and commercial activity, criminal and terrorist groups also stand to gain from them.
By Ben West
On Security Jun 15, 2021 | 09:00 GMTJun 15, 2021
Piracy tends to occur in globally significant locations and counterpiracy options all come at a cost to shippers.
By Ben West
On Security Jun 10, 2021 | 09:00 GMTJun 10, 2021
Maritime robbery is the most common form of piracy, but poses a smaller threat to personnel, ships and cargo than do kidnapping and hijacking.
By Ben West
On Security Jun 1, 2021 | 09:00 GMTJun 1, 2021
Sanctions and expulsions might not outweigh the benefits for Minsk of suppressing its exiled opposition.
By Ben West
On Security May 18, 2021 | 09:00 GMTMay 18, 2021
The reason for Beijing's current hesitance to use more aggressive tactics against U.S. travelers remains unclear, but could range from geopolitical to business interests.
By Ben West
On Security May 12, 2021 | 09:00 GMTMay 12, 2021
Americans reportedly have become warier of business travel to China than before the pandemic due to worsening U.S.-Chinese relations and the threat of arbitrary detention.
By Ben West
On Security Apr 28, 2021 | 09:00 GMTApr 28, 2021
To illustrate how criminals use the tactics and schemes highlighted in part one of this series, will review some recent money laundering cases.
On Security Apr 21, 2021 | 09:00 GMTApr 21, 2021
With increased scrutiny on illicit financial activities, criminal groups have had to rely on more sophisticated money laundering operations to evade detection.
By Ben West
On Security Apr 9, 2021 | 09:00 GMTApr 9, 2021
For jihadists hoping to leverage their scant power, aggravating ethnic divides in Indonesia that could disrupt larger strategic relations is their most promising strategy.
By Ben West
