Qatar’s effort in combating cybercrime deserves great applause: Angola Ambassador
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ambassador of Angola H E António Coelho Ramos da Cruz has praised Qatar’s efforts in combating cybercrime, saying they deserve great applause.</p> <p>Speaking at the opening of a UNODC ransomware investigation training in Lusail, he highlighted the State’s strong partnership with the United Nations in building regional capacities against evolving digital threats.</p>…
Angola's Ambassador António Coelho Ramos da Cruz has commended Qatar's initiatives in combating cybercrime, deeming them highly commendable. At the inaugural session of a UNODC ransomware investigation training in Lusail, the diplomat underscored the nation's robust collaboration with the United Nations to bolster regional defenses against advancing digital threats.
The UNODC Regional Centre for Combating Cybercrime in Doha commenced a four-day foundation course on Ransomware Investigation, convening law enforcement professionals, public prosecutors, and technical experts to bolster regional resilience against one of the most pressing forms of transnational cybercrime. Scheduled from August 10 to 13 at Lusail facilities, the training is tailored for participants with minimal prior knowledge of ransomware cases.
It imparts foundational knowledge on ransomware behavior, digital evidence handling, open-source intelligence, and cryptocurrency payments linked to ransom demands. Quipped Ambassador Ramos da Cruz, the event marked a significant honor for Angola, acknowledging the UNODC and Qatar's commitment to enhancing Member States' cybercrime capabilities.
He emphasized the gravity of ransomware, describing it as a formidable transnational organized cybercrime threat demanding proficient professionals, cutting-edge technology, and enhanced state-to-state cooperation. The ambassador affirmed Angola's confidence in the acquired expertise to fortify the country's cybercrime prevention, investigation, and prosecution mechanisms, safeguarding institutions, economy, and society.
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