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Mobile DNA identifying war dead in Ukraine

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Gary Cordner

There are 9 mobile DNA vans being used in Ukraine to identify war dead, as reported here, 6 provided by American philanthropist Howard G. Buffett. The mobile vans equipped with rapid DNA technology are able to complete identifications in a … Continue reading →

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Police investigating war crimes in Ukraine

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Gary Cordner

Here is a 3-minute video about the role of Ukrainian police in documenting and investigating war crimes and atrocities against civilians in their country, based on a recent conference presentation by the 1st deputy police chief. The police currently have … Continue reading →

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Training in support of security sector reform

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Gary Cordner

The EU is currently supporting security sector reform in missions in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, staffed by 2,000 personnel from 27 countries. A recent review found that the biggest challenge for mission staff is “working at the … Continue reading →

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Major botnet taken down

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Gary Cordner

Europol and police from 8 countries have jointly disrupted EMOTET, “one of most significant botnets of the past decade,” as reported here. The malware, discovered in 2014, had a “unique way of infecting networks by spreading the threat laterally after … Continue reading →

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Security sector change during and after conflict

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Gary Cordner

This column interviews two officials who were heavily involved in police reform efforts in Georgia, Ukraine, and Jordan. They describe how changes were implemented in post-Soviet and post-conflict situations, and even in circumstances of active conflict. International assistance was key … Continue reading →

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Terrorism at lowest level since 2002

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Gary Cordner

Global terrorism has been decreasing steadily since 2002. The number of terror attacks decreased 19.8% in 2017, following drops of 9.2% and 11.5% in the preceding two years, according to this article. Terrorism-related deaths declined 24.2% in 2017 following drops … Continue reading →

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Authorities close DDoS sites, pursue users

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Gary Cordner

This article reports seizure of xDedic, an online marketplace for stolen login credentials and identities, following a coordinated FBI/Europol investigation that included raids on 9 locations in Ukraine, with additional details here and here. In related news, Europol and UK … Continue reading →

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Interpol elects South Korean president

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Gary Cordner

Kim Jong Yang of South Korea has been elected president of Interpol by a vote of member countries, as reported here. He replaces Meng Hongwei of China, who was detained in his country earlier this year and faces corruption charges. … Continue reading →

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Thieves in law

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Gary Cordner

This article discusses interlocking organized crime groups throughout Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region, led by “crowned thieves” and “thieves in law.” Many of the leaders are from Georgia where a 2005 crackdown inspired them to take up residence in … Continue reading →

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The NotPetya cyberattack

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Gary Cordner

This article provides details about the 2017 NotPetya cyberattack estimated to have cost $10 billion. Originating as a Russian military hack of a Ukrainian accounting firm, it quickly spread around the world, immobilizing numerous corporations. Maersk, a global shipping company … Continue reading →

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