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AIC: New AIC research examines the evolution and activities of ransomware criminal groups

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New AIC research examines the evolution and activities of ransomware criminal groups

Link to: Examining the activities and careers of ransomware criminal groups

A new study by researchers from Deakin University and Université de Montréal examines the changing nature of ransomware groups over time:

  • The researchers examined 865 ransomware attacks occurring in Australia (135 attacks), New Zealand (18 attacks), the United Kingdom (366 attacks) and Canada (346 attacks) over three years (2020–2022).
  • Ransomware criminal groups tend to be short-lived, with an average life of 1.36 years. Larger and more active groups tend to last longer.
  • Ransomware attacks tend to be concentrated in a small proportion of groups. Just three ransomware criminal groups (Conti, LockBit and Pysa) accounted for 37 percent of attacks over the three years examined.
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New AIC research examines the use of CCTV to prevent domestic and family violence

Link to: The impacts of CCTV on victim-survivors of domestic and family violence

A new study by researchers from Deakin University and the Women’s Services Network examines the use of CCTV to improve the safety and security of victims of domestic and family violence.

  • CCTV can have important positive impacts on the wellbeing of victim-survivors. It can also be used successfully against perpetrators to document threatening behaviours that warrant civil or criminal intervention.
  • There are also risks associated with victim-survivors becoming hypervigilant, thereby negatively impacting feelings of safety and security. CCTV systems can also become a target of aggression from perpetrators.
  • Additional considerations include the need for sustainable funding, and greater guidance, training and support for DFV services to deploy CCTV systems.


Read the AIC media release.
 

Webinar: Governance & Accountability in Probation and Prison – Europe vs USA

We invite you to join the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) and the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) for an insightful webinar on “Governance, Oversight, and Accountability Mechanisms in Probation and Parole: A Europe–USA Comparison.” Taking place on Thursday, 18 September at 3:00 PM Central European Time (CET) / 8:00 AM Texas Time, this event will bring together experts to share perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic.

 

Join us as CEP’s Iuliana Carbunaru and APPA’s Chris Cirrito explore the theme from two distinct perspectives—European and American—providing valuable insights into the governance, oversight, and accountability mechanisms shaping probation and parole practices on both sides of the Atlantic.

 

The first webinar marks the beginning of a new chapter in our transatlantic partnership. Under the Biennial Action Plan, CEP and APPA will co-host a series of webinars and podcasts designed to foster meaningful exchange between U.S. states and European jurisdictions. The goal is to share best practices, spark innovation, and strengthen community corrections on both sides of the Atlantic.

 

Let’s come together to explore emerging trends, build international connections, and strengthen probation systems worldwide.

 

 

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