Global Scans · Crime · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Crime is morphing away from traditional methods to more sophisticated technological approaches. A decline of traditional hierarchical criminal groups and networks will be accompanied by the expansion of a virtual criminal underground made up of individual criminal entrepreneurs. At the same time, forward-looking agencies are equipping themselves with smart technologies to outfox the criminals. Keep up to date with crime changes below.

• [New] Diplomats will screen applicants' online activity for signs of hostility toward American citizens, culture, or founding principles, and check for any support of terrorism, antisemitic violence, or threats to national security. Global Post Headline
• [New] A united Syria that does not offer a safe haven for terrorist organizations and ensures the security of its religious and ethnic minorities will support regional security and prosperity. The White House
• [New] Afghanistan has once again become a safe haven for terrorist groups, posing renewed threats to South and Central Asia and beyond, nearly four years after the U.S. military withdrawal. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] As the threat of Iranian retaliation looms, the potential for terror proxies to leverage new-age methods remains front of mind for experts pointing to antisemitic campus protests and social media propaganda as possible methods of creating chaos within the United States. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Healthcare providers had increasingly become targets for cyber criminals because of the sensitivity of their data and the genuine risk to life in the event that significant health systems are disrupted. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] UN report warns AI could aid terrorism through cyberattacks, deepfakes, weapons; urges urgent global steps to prevent misuse. Leverage Edu
• [New] Peru's copper production faces growing threats from informal and illegal mining, which risks enabling criminal groups and encroaching on concessions. usfunds
• [New] Fintel Alliance members are working in partnership to fight financial crime - pooling data, sharing insights, and targeting major threats to strengthen financial systems and law enforcement action. InsideBitcoins.com
• [New] The rise of politically motivated crimes and the insidious spread of right-wing radicalization represent an existential threat to liberal democracies worldwide. Global Annal
• [New] A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a heightened threat environment in the United States following the U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Expand Nuclear Security Mandate Broaden its role in tackling nuclear terrorism threats, illicit trafficking, and improving cybersecurity of nuclear installations worldwide. IASbaba
• [New] The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about an increased risk of terrorist activity and cyberattacks linked to the Iran conflict, particularly if Tehran calls for religiously motivated violence, and American cities are on high alert. The Cipher Brief
• [New] While U.S. citizens are on high alert in Uganda due to a looming terrorism threat, Kenya is on the radar of the U.S. Department of State's Consular Affairs over the ongoing threat of violent protests. Kenyans.co.ke
• [New] Iran could resort to asymmetric measures - such as terrorism or cyberattacks - to retaliate against the US because Israeli attacks have reduced Iran's military capabilities. CNN
• [New] Visa officers will scan applicants' online activity for signs of hostility toward the U.S. or support for terrorism or antisemitic violence. Boundless
• [New] Arizona lawmakers revived and voted to advance House Bill 2324, proposed legislation to create a state-managed fund for Bitcoin and other digital assets seized through criminal forfeiture. Crypto Briefing
• As the world waits to see if a volatile ceasefire between Iran and Israel will hold, former federal and local law enforcement and private security experts say police are on high alert conducting 24/7 threat assessments. Counter Extremism Project
• As the United States faces possible retaliatory attacks from Iran, a brain drain in top Justice Department and FBI national security and counterterrorism units could reduce their ability to prevent potential terror and cyberattacks from Tehran. Counter Extremism Project
• Israel has accused Iran of supporting proxy terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, thereby adding to the threat matrix of Israel. CAPS India
• Vehicle-ramming attacks and other vehicular terrorist incidents represent an enduring and evolving threat to public safety in the United States and around the world, targeting innocent civilians and first responders. GovTrack.us
• Although not unique to Iranian cyber criminals, as a result of the US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, one of the biggest cyber threats may come in the form of distributed denial-of-service attacks. The National
• A collapsed or failing Iranian state would become a breeding ground for terrorism, organized crime, and refugee flows that threaten global security. GovFacts
• Israel's actions constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, posing a serious threat to international peace and the rule of law. Economic Times

Last updated: 05 July 2025