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Following the 1509th Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies’ meeting of yesterday, Papua New Guinea is one of three more States that have been invited to accede to the Budapest 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 besides 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚, and 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢. This invitation to accede is valid for five years from its adoption. It remains for PNG authorities to complete PNG's internal procedures similar to the ratification of any international treaty before depositing the instrument of accession at the Council of Europe. #BudapestConvention #PNGInvitedToAccedeToBudapestConvention #CombatingCybercrimeBeyondPNG

#CyberNews Despite challenges, the UN's proposed Cybercrime Treaty negotiations may resume this summer after a pause since February. Experts weigh its potential against concerns, debating whether it will combat cybercrime effectively or inadvertently assist authoritarian regimes. With ongoing discussions and contentious articles to resolve, the treaty's outcome remains uncertain, prompting stakeholders to advocate for human rights safeguards and a narrower scope to address cybercrime effectively without compromising digital rights. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eVgURS9q #UN #Cybercrime #NY

#CyberSouthplus - 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 was launched by #CPROC office in cooperation with European Union and with the support of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe in Lisbon. Representatives of project partners, as well as the European Commission Directorate - General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiation (DG NEAR) attended the launching event and provided an overview of the results of CyberSouth project (2017-2023) as well as the new CyberSouth+ objectives. Furthermore, speakers addressed current threats and trends while allowing participants to exchange on tools to strengthen the co-operation in the #MENA region. In this regard, Morgane Buttiens of DG NEAR stated the following: “In the recent years the European Commission has pushed for stronger cooperation on cybercrime with the countries in the Southern Neighbourhood. The Council of Europe’s Budapest Convention on cybercrime remains in this regard the principal framework for cooperation with third countries.” Alexander Seger, Head of the Cybercrime Division emphasized as well that “in the current context of war, conflict and polarisation we can make space for more cooperation, for more dialogue and for more mutual understanding and, in that way, we can make a contribution to peace, justice and security.” For the next two years the CyberSouth+ project will aim at strengthening criminal justice capacities for enhanced co-operation on #cybercrime and disclosure of #ElectronicEvidence through a combination of regional and country-specific actions that will be tailored to the needs and capacities of each project jurisdiction. 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦: https://encr.pw/i2uGn 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: 🔹 The CyberSouth+ project https://l1nq.com/EiCtr 🔹 The Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) https://lnkd.in/g_bnYjY 🔹The Second Additional Protocol to the Cybercrime Convention on enhanced co-operation and disclosure of electronic evidence https://lnkd.in/dXDvm6Bb

In a significant milestone, the United Nations Member States have finalized a new convention on cybercrime, marking the first global legally binding instrument on this critical issue. This achievement culminates a five-year effort, with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) serving as the substantive secretariat for the negotiations. The rapid growth of cyber threats demands a unified global response. This convention provides tools to enhance international cooperation, law enforcement efforts, technical assistance, and capacity-building relating to cybercrime. It addresses a range of crimes, including terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking, which have been exacerbated by technology. The Key takeaways are: - First global legally binding instrument on cybercrime - Enhances international cooperation and law enforcement efforts - Provides technical assistance and capacity-building for Member States - Addresses a range of crimes exacerbated by technology Quote from UNODC Executive Director "The finalization of this Convention is a landmark step... I congratulate Member States and the Ad Hoc Committee for guiding negotiations and reaching consensus on the final text." To know more, visit: https://bit.ly/3AjCcSE

Following the 1509th Meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies’ meeting of yesterday, three more States have been invited to accede to the 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 (#BudapestConvention): 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢 and 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚. This invitation to accede is valid for five years from its adoption. This is also a result of capacity building activities supported through the various projects of our #CPROC Office. This invitation will permit more support by the Council of Europe (CoE) under the joint EU-CoE #GLACYe and the CoE #OctopusProject. With these new invitations, 76 States are now Parties, two have signed it and 18 have been invited to accede to the Convention on #Cybercrime. These 96 States are members (Parties) or Observers in the Cybercrime Convention Committee (#TCY). Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/gWUqs4hg Consult the details of the Convention on the Treaty Office website (including list of current Parties and Observers): https://lnkd.in/eVhZbhBM Read more about the Convention on Cybercrime (including the leaflet on the Budapest Convention benefits): https://lnkd.in/g_bnYjY Read more about our completed and ongoing projects worldwide: www.coe.int/cproc

Not all in need have enough to meet their needs. This is as true in life, generally, as it is with all things cyber and data-related. This guidance from the FBI Cyber Division on the ways entities with limited budgets can still meet a reasonable baseline of security is an invaluable resource.

🎺 On August 9th, the draft United Nations Cybercrime Convention was completed, marking the first globally binding legal instrument against cybercrime and the first multilateral anti-crime treaty in over twenty years. Developed through the collaboration of UN Member States, civil society, academic institutions, and the private sector, this treaty mandates that Member States combat cybercrime by enhancing international cooperation, strengthening law enforcement, providing technical assistance, and building capacity. 🤝 The convention addresses a broad range of cybercrimes, including illegal access, interception, and the fraudulent use of technology and communications, with a special focus on crimes against children. It underscores the importance of international cooperation in effectively addressing these challenges. 🔎 This draft treaty also enhances global collaboration in cybercrime investigations, particularly in sharing electronic evidence and providing technical assistance, which is crucial for supporting developing countries in their efforts against cybercrime. We aim to increase awareness of this treaty within our anti-financial crime (AFC) community. Read the full draft convention here: https://bit.ly/3YLr7Ec #UnitedNations #AFC #Cybercrime

The latest from OODA Loop contributor Emilio Iasiello: In an interesting turn of events, the Biden Administration has opted to back the UN Cybercrime Treaty despite intense criticism by technology and security firms that the treaty could be leveraged by some governments to ratchet control in their own countries, criminalize legitimate security research, and expand law enforcement, and perhaps even intelligence, surveillance.  The Treaty is the first substantive international effort since the 2001 European-led Budapest Convention to combat an ecosystem is out of control, extremely profitable, and expected to reach as much as USD $12 trillion in 2025. Given the relatively minor and often temporary successes of law enforcement to disrupt cybercrime operations and arrest gang members or affiliates, a robust whole-of-world approach to combatting cybercrime seems to make sense if the proper mechanisms could be put into place so that the effort is meaningful rather than just a symbol. https://lnkd.in/engiR73r

The UN General Assembly has adopted the new United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, the first international criminal justice treaty negotiated in over two decades. Adopted by consensus — without a vote — by the 193-member General Assembly, the landmark global treaty is aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protect societies from digital threats. Learn more at http://archive.today/uyiMZ

The U.S. recently updated its position on the United Nations Cybercrime Convention, a treaty aiming to combat global #cybercrime but raising significant concerns around human rights, surveillance, and potential misuse by authoritarian states. With the General Assembly vote looming, uncertainties persist around the U.S.'s support for the Convention and its potential impact on global cybercrime efforts. Dive into our analysis here: https://lnkd.in/ebzJxc4P