Azerbaijan's Cyber Security Service emphasizes the crucial need for timely detection of cyber threats. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks, it is essential for organizations and individuals to be vigilant and proactive in identifying and mitigating potential threats. The Cyber Security Service highlights the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures, conducting regular vulnerability assessments, and staying updated on the latest threat intelligence. By prioritizing timely detection, Azerbaijan aims to enhance its cyber resilience and protect its digital infrastructure from malicious actors [b6928199].
In recent news, Kyrgyzstan has implemented electronic supervision as an alternative to pre-trial detention. The Oktiabrskiy district police department in Bishkek and the Probation Department started using electronic bracelets and the Mobile Supervision app on May 27. This new system tracks the movement of suspects through their phones and periodically requires face ID identification. However, electronic surveillance is not applicable to individuals accused of serious violent crimes and especially serious crimes [d23865e8].
The Justice Ministry of Kyrgyzstan plans to launch the e-Notary 3 system by September. This move to the third phase of the Electronic Notary system is part of the process of improving the system. Deputy Minister of Justice Orozbek Sydykov made the announcement [4375dad0].
A member of a transnational organized cybercriminal group, Sekrieru Ion Aleksandrovich, has been investigated and brought to the Sumgait Grave Crimes Court in Azerbaijan for trial. Ion Sekrieru and other members of the group were involved in capturing bank network entities' information by inserting a malicious program into the computer systems of Azerbaijani banks. The gang used fake identification methods to withdraw money from ATMs in Baku and Sumgait without the need for a physical card or intervention. After extensive operational and investigative measures, the gang members hiding in different countries were identified and extradited. Foreign citizens Danila Dorin Konstantinovich and Gubchak Sergey Aksentiyevich have also been brought to Azerbaijan and sentenced for similar actions. The case is notable for its unique scenario [ff77ef57].
Azerbaijan's Cyber Security Service, in collaboration with the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics (ICI Bucharest), aims to enhance cyber resilience through cooperation. The Chief of Azerbaijan's State Service of Special Communication and Information Security, Ilgar Musayev, met with the General Director of ICI Bucharest, Victor Vevera, to discuss prospects for collaboration. This meeting took place ahead of the "CIDC-2023" event, co-organized by the Special Communication and Information Security State Service and the State Security Service of Azerbaijan. The event will focus on various topics including cyber diplomacy, security of cloud solutions, Internet of things, and cyber security in smart city concepts. In April 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Azerbaijan's State Service of Special Communication and Information Security and ICI Bucharest, solidifying their commitment to cooperation [fb89da85].
In recent news, the US government has announced criminal charges and sanctions against four Iranians over an alleged multi-year cyber campaign targeting more than one dozen American companies. Sanctions were also announced against two companies, Mehrsam Andisheh Saz Nik and Dadeh Afzar Arman, that employed the individual defendants and were front companies for Iran's Revolutionary Guard cyber command. The corporate targets were primarily defense contractors that had access to classified information, and other targets included a New York-based accounting firm and New York-based hospitality company. The defendants infected computers with malware using spearfishing and impersonating women to gain people's confidence. Over 200,000 employee accounts were compromised at the accounting firm, and over 2,000 were compromised at the hospitality company. The alleged wrongdoing occurred between 2016 and 2021. The individual defendants Hossein Harooni, Reza Kazemifar, Alireza Nasab, and Komeil Salmani are all in their mid- to late-30s and at large. They have been charged with wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, and other charges [0a117278].
President Ilham Aliyev hosted an official lunch in honor of the heads of state and government participating in the SPECA Summit in Baku. The summit aims to foster cooperation and strengthen ties between countries. Additionally, an economic forum was held during the SPECA Week in Baku, focusing on enhancing business relations [a578f760].
The establishment of the ASAN center in Shusha, Azerbaijan is currently underway and will start working this year. Regional centers of ASAN will also be established in the cities of Aghdam, Jabrayil, and Lachin in the coming years. ASAN centers are institutions that ensure the implementation of services provided by state bodies in a unified and coordinated manner. The ASAN centers were established under the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan in 2012 [981c23bb].