CSD Security Program

The Security Program of the Center for the Study of Democracy. Cutting-edge #research and #policy insights on #crime and #security.

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

📈 Increasing #cyberattacks poses challenges to #EUbusinesses. CYBBAR's analysis underscores the need for enhanced public-private cooperation to bolster businesses against cyber threats. Read more 👉
https://t.co/mO17HowgPc

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

Organised crime groups are increasingly involved in motor #vehicletheft throughout the #EU. V-BAR's most recent analysis discusses MVT and stolen vehicle parts in 6 European states 🇧🇬🇧🇪🇳🇱🇮🇹🇫🇷🇩🇪 as well as the developed barrier model employed by V-BAR >> https://t.co/huOG0M9kPI

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

🇪🇺 Despite declining EU vehicle theft, the value of stolen cars is up due to #criminalgroups targeting high-end vehicles with advanced ICT tools. Explore V-Bar's latest analysis for key strategies against #MVT, featuring five prioritised barriers 👉 https://t.co/SU6YHRxxJn

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

🎥 CYBBAR's #2 Episode of the Podcast is out! 🎉

In today’s episode Dr @ComunaleTommaso will be discussing cybercrime legislation globally with our guest Dr. Jan Kralik, Program Manager at the Cybercrime Division of the Council of Europe. Don't miss out >
https://t.co/tXJFggWs2Q

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

Enhancing EU's resilience against #cyberthreats is a challenge. CYBBAR's Digital Reporting Tool improves cyber incident reporting, aiding law enforcement and addressing non-reporting issues, bolstering #cybersecurity. Learn more 👇🌐
https://t.co/wQoxxalarV

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

Firearms diversion & trafficking challenge 🇪🇺 security.
REGISYNC's analysis stresses the need for efficient information exchange among LEAs. Recommendations include integrated platforms, expanded SIENA access, and national lost and found firearm databases
https://t.co/mdSdvpaTiJ

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

#Cybercrime has emerged as a growing threat to European businesses, incuring them high costs for preventing #cyberthreats. CYBBAR's latest analysis examines cybercrime in 🇳🇱, 🇪🇸 & 🇧🇬 and stresses the need for tailored #cybersecurity strategies. Read more👉
https://t.co/RffB0gygEb

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

👥 Russia's Ukraine war sparked Europe's biggest #refugeecrisis since WWII. Smuggling networks exploited it, leading to a surge in illegal migration on the Western #Balkanroute. CSD & @GI_TOC assessed factors behind this shift and its future implications👉
https://t.co/AnGn18dogI

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

🚗 Vehicle crime remains a significant #organisedcrime threat affecting virtually all #EU Member States. The development of a barrier model approach is a promising instrument to prevent and tackle organised crime.
🔍 Read the full text here👉https://t.co/n05MXFty00

[FORCE: Freezing and Confiscating Оrders @AssetRecoveryEU]

📑 FORCE's research team analysed the implementation of Regulation 🇪🇺 2018/1805 in 25 MS & identified the practical challenges in the national implementation & the most relevant domestic legislation that practitioners should be aware of. Read more 👉 https://t.co/uZyZ4A62r9

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

📃 The FORCE legal team is working on finalising the Common Standards & Recommendations to practitioners on the efficient cooperation and implementation of the Regulation on Freezing and Confiscation Orders.

🔍Find out more on our website 👉 https://t.co/zUALX1345G

[FORCE: Freezing and Confiscating Оrders @AssetRecoveryEU]

👥 The FORCE team is developing Common Standards and Recommendations to support compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/2015 on freezing & confiscation orders. Stay updated and get the guidelines by subscribing to our newsletter 👉 https://t.co/9oIhl7Mu5y

[EradicateTHB @EradicateThb]

Joint investigation by 🇩🇪🇷🇴🇷🇸 led to the arrest of 4 individuals in a criminal network smuggling irregular migrants.This highlights the importance of information-sharing & capacity-building of various organizations to combat trafficking👉our core objective https://t.co/RdpGt5UMpY

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

🗓 Yesterday, @INTERPOL_HQ 's 4th Global Conference for #VehicleCrime took place & Dr. Jelle Janssens presented V-BAR, an initiative aiming to counter motor #vehicletheft in the #EU by boosting the #coordination between LEAs in the EU. More info 👉https://t.co/X7ypqmfZal

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

This highlights the collaborative efforts of LEAs in 7 #EU countries against a criminal cell involved in trafficking of #drugs & #firearms.REGISYNC aims to foster #cooperation, enhance firearm traceability & deter diversion of #weapons to illicit markets👉 https://t.co/eIkYHGBPmn

[Europol @Europol]

🚨 Violent Balkan criminal cell taken down

Europol coordinated int’l operation against large-scale drugs and firearm trafficking with raids in 🇭🇷 🇸🇮 🇧🇦 🇳🇱 🇧🇪 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 resulted in
🔹37 arrests
🔹Seizure of €148 000 cash & 18 firearms

More ➡️ https://t.co/gZ3Uk9qoWM

[EradicateTHB @EradicateThb]

📅On May 8th, 2023 the BayHfoeD team presented ERADICATING during @Europol #EMPACT action week 👮The ERADICATING team did capacity building for countering smuggling and cases of THB with first line officers, tailored for cross-border challenges. More info: https://t.co/RdpGt5UMpY

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

⚠️28% of EU SMEs experienced cybercrime in 2021 but we still lack info on the true extent. CYBBAR aims to strengthen EU businesses' resilience by promoting public-private cooperation for better reporting and collaboration.
💡Find out more >> https://t.co/qCs8N1mnqg

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

What are common methods used by #criminals in motor #vehicletheft?
1️⃣ Hit & run: Cross borders, steal and flee.
2️⃣ Sophisticated MOCGs: Use advanced techniques to steal and transport.
3️⃣ Domestic networks: Steal cars & car parts to sell abroad
Learn more 👉https://t.co/mDTzlU5cSJ

[CSD Security Program @CSD_Security]

🎯A coordinated international effort spanning 3 countries has led to the dismantling of the largest #drugtrafficking criminal organisation in the Balkans. This achievement highlights the significance of information-sharing among LEAs in combatting transnational #OrganizedCrime

[Europol @Europol]

🚨 Balkans' biggest drug lords arrested after investigation into encrypted phones.

Coordinated raids were carried out in Serbia and the Netherlands, targeting both the cartel’s leadership & distribution infrastructure.

Press release ⤵️
https://t.co/RdQXAbRuFX

[Center for the Study of Democracy @CSDBuildBridges]

Human trafficking remains a challenge in 🇧🇬.To combat this LEAs need more resources & political will. Targeting high-risk areas & investigating recruiters at the source is the key. Read the article in @DeutscheWelle magazine by CSD's @Rusev_A77 & @BezlovT👉https://t.co/TXJvlT76G4