Defense
Korea, other Asian countries to crack down on cybercrimes
June 19, 2016
South Korea and other Asian countries have agreed to launch a joint crackdown on cybercrimes, Seoul's police agency said Sunday, amid growing concerns over transnational cybersecurity challenges.The Korean National Police Agency said that the countries, led by Interpol, or the International Criminal Police Organization, will carry out the "Week of Action," a scheme to clamp down on cybercrimes, including the spread of ransomware.Ransomware refers to a type of malicious software that bans access