The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has monitored a change in forms of crime around the world during the recent period, due to the spread of the emerging Corona virus, and the current subjection of one third of the world's population to one or another form of domestic stone, identifying five crimes that have become more widespread around the world after the "Corona" outbreak ».
A report by «Interpol» confirmed that due to the presence of more people in their homes, there have been transformations in the field of crime, as the number of thefts decreased and thieves are increasingly targeting factories or workplaces that are empty, and at the same time there has also been a marked increase in cases of domestic violence Since the beginning of the health quarantine connected to the Coronavirus, reports received show that women and children are more vulnerable to abuse. On the Internet, the activities of perpetrators seeking to obtain sexual assault materials against children have increased in recent weeks, and this situation is exacerbated by the lack of supervisors specialized in detecting and removing abusive material on the network.
In its report, "INTERPOL" referred to transformations in other criminal areas, such as migrant smuggling, human trafficking and environmental crimes, and receives information on them from member countries.
Interpol detected five crimes that are the most prevalent around the world after the outbreak of the new Corona virus, which is the increase of cyber threats, including malicious domain names, contaminated software and ransomware, and the increasing targeting of health service providers and points of sale of basic products, as vital infrastructure, and trafficking In personal protective equipment and fraudulent and counterfeit antivirals, the drug trade is exacerbated by social networks, encrypted applications, and the hidden network, and the potential for obscene usury loan providers for individuals and companies whose incomes are low .
INTERPOL has issued warnings to member countries about specific threats, and has issued purple notices about increased attacks with ransomware and new types of fraud specifically associated with the emerging corona virus (COFED-19), stressing that it works closely with partners to detect these new threats and mitigate Sharpen it.
She stated that despite the presence of many in the home quarantine, criminals and terrorists continue to carry out their activities, noting that they provide support and assistance to the police in member countries in protecting the populations they watch over.
The report presented innovative ways to use technology to adapt to the challenges posed by (Covid-19), such as the use of drones and the evolution of the use of biometric data and artificial intelligence.
New threats
Finally, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) issued international guidelines outlining the various roles of law enforcement in the world, and how their members can protect themselves and their families during a pandemic.
She confirmed that she will continue to provide the public with the latest information on new threats, and advise them on how to maintain their safety.