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Australia Federal Police
Police have recovered $777,000 stolen in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam after the victim sought help quickly – highlighting the importance of reporting cybercrimes to authorities as soon as possible. As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, which starts today (1 October, 2024), the AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre (JPC3) is sharing how Australians commonly become victims of BEC scams and how they can protect themselves by setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) and checking the accuracy of email addresses.
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National Crime Agency
National Crime Agency officers have led a law enforcement partnership with the Bulgarian authorities to prevent hundreds of boats, engines and other pieces of maritime equipment reaching the hands of people smugglers. For the last 12 months the NCA, alongside the Home Office and FCDO, have worked closely with the Bulgarian National Customs Agency and Bulgarian Border Police, sharing intelligence and mounting joint operations targeting the criminal supply chain.
10 Union Street, London – October 9, 2024