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Global security manufacturer, Gallagher, celebrated its first win for the new Command Centre Web product in the Access Control category at the 2022 CyberSecured Awards hosted by Security Today. Launched in September 2022, Command Centre Web is the latest, most flexible evolution in the suite of Command Centre products. Gallagher’s first web-based solution enables sites to access their Command Centre workstation from any device, anywhere with an internet connection. And with cybersecurity controls baked into every stage of development, it’s been designed to protect against vulnerabilities and enable end users to control their data on site. “Having a cloud-based interface enables us to deliver a flexible, yet secure, solution that we can update quickly for added functionality and cybersecurity improvements, and this is awesome recognition of our continuing cybersecurity leadership,” said Steve Bell, Chief Technology Officer at Gallagher. Command Centre Web gives customers more choices for managing everything from cardholder access and credentials to systems updates. It’s an adaptable response to evolving site management needs and changes in the workplace, giving customers the full, secure control they need to protect what matters most, no matter where they are. Designed to complement the existing Gallagher suite of products, Command Centre Web creates operational efficiencies and delivers new enhancements quickly, with the added benefit of hands-off, regular updates for customers who previously needed to take manual action. Judged by an independent panel of security experts, the third annual CyberSecured awards honored security products and services with outstanding achievements in transforming the cybersecurity industry. The CyberSecured winners were announced by Security Today on December 22, 2022.  

Qognify, a leading provider of Physical Security and Enterprise Incident Management software solutions, recently announced being acquired by Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. Hexagon acquires Qognify from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm. Qognify was formed in 2015 when Battery Ventures acquired the physical security division of NICE Systems, thus creating a new brand in the market. In 2018, Qognify acquired OnNet Surveillance Systems Inc. with its brands OnSSI and SeeTec, forming a leading global player in the physical security market. Qognify’s video management (VMS) and incident management (EIM) solutions are used by companies and organizations around the world to mitigate risk and reduce the impact of incidents related to security, safety and operations. Steve Shine, President and CEO at Qognify, highlights the opportunity the acquisition creates for Qognify, “Joining Hexagon gives Qognify the ability to expand its footprint in the area of true enterprise-class physical security solutions – especially in key verticals such as public safety, infrastructure and transportation. Qognify will be able to leverage Hexagon’s geographic reach to address additional markets. The acquisition creates a solid basis for continuous growth and development, from which also existing customers and partners will benefit.” “Hexagon has long been a leader in public safety solutions that deliver situational awareness and insights to emergency services and others – improving operations, minimising risk and saving lives,” said, Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén, “Qognify’s solutions are a natural expansion of our public safety portfolio, adding comprehensive and tightly integrated video capabilities that can provide dispatchers, responders and investigators with new levels of intelligence to serve and protect their communities.” “The acquisition also opens up new opportunities for us in real-time monitoring and security – extending our reach into new markets and enabling the cross-sell of complementary Hexagon offerings to Qognify’s customers, like our award-winning Leica BLK Series of reality capture sensors,” continued Rollén, “Additionally, integrating video monitoring capabilities into our enterprise asset management solution will enable customers across diverse industries to further optimise the performance and reliability of their assets.” Qognify will operate as part of Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. Completion of the transaction (closing) is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Qognify helps safeguarding your world, focusing on the outcomes of customers, who place a premium on physical security. Providing solutions to mitigate risks, increase security and optimize operations, Qognify serves thousands of customers all over the world as a trusted advisor. The comprehensive portfolio of Qognify contains physical security and incident management solutions, which create add value for many sectors including manufacturing companies, transportation authorities, retail chains, banks and other financial institutions, ports and seaports, logistics service providers, schools and universities, correctional facilities, critical infrastructures, and cities. Headquartered in Pearl River, New York, Qognify operates major development hubs in Germany and Israel as well as sales and support offices around the globe. Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping production and people related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon has approximately 23,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 4.3bn EUR. Battery partners with exceptional founders and management teams developing category-defining businesses in markets including software and services, enterprise infrastructure, consumer tech, healthcare IT and industrial technology and life-science tools. Founded in 1983, the firm backs companies at all stages, ranging from seed and early to growth and buyout, and invests globally from offices in Boston, San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, London and Tel Aviv. Read Also:- Maxxess eFusion Expands Growing Ecosystem of off-the-Shelf Integrations with Digifort VMS  

Powerful suite of video management tools now available to eFusion users Maxxess has extended the ecosystem of integrations available with its eFusion security management platform, with the addition of Digifort’s range of video management software (VMS) options. eFusion, used globally in corporate enterprise, industrial settings, the hospitality sector, and mixed-use developments, is a feature-rich platform that allows seamless off-the-shelf integration of access control with more than 60 leading technologies. These include video surveillance and analytics, facial recognition, fire and building management systems, as well as site specific applications and hardware. eFusion’s modular building block approach and transparent price structure ensures affordability but gives users a level of power and functionality previously only associated with more expensive, customised solutions. Lee Copland Managing Director EMEA, Maxxess “With the addition of Digifort VMS to eFusion’s ecosystem of off-the-shelf integrations, we are making it even easier for customers to mix-and-match world leading security and safety brands, and business-critical technologies, and most importantly, we are continuing to strip-out the complexity from the multiple systems that need to be managed” Seamless integration of previously siloed systems drives operational efficiency by removing the need for operators to continually switch between screens and interfaces, allowing them to focus on priority tasks rather than having to juggle with disparate technologies. With this latest integration, eFusion users can take advantage of the flexible suite of VMS options from Digifort, including DGF Professional, offering unlimited connections and up to 16 user profiles, and DGF Enterprise, recommended for medium and large users who need unlimited tools and functionality including any number of cameras. “The ability to seamlessly integrate video surveillance systems into wider security, safety and building management solutions is increasingly important for users,” said, Tooma Chong, Director, Digifort Global, “Sometimes the strongest solution comes from not one system, but two distinct technologies working together as one. So, it’s great news that Digifort VMS solutions can now be easily adopted by Maxxess customers.”  

Thunder Operations enforce the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) A joint INTERPOL – World Customs Organization (WCO) law enforcement operation has seen hundreds of arrests and the disruption of wildlife and timber crime networks globally. Codenamed ‘Thunder 2022,’ the month-long (3-30 October) operation brought together police, customs, financial intelligence units, wildlife and forestry enforcement agencies from 125 countries – the largest number of countries to take part in a Thunder operation since the series started in 2017. Through routine inspections and targeted controls, hundreds of parcels, suitcases, vehicles, boats and cargo transporters were examined, often with the use of sniffer dogs and X-ray scanners. Searches at land and air border checkpoints focused on illegally traded species protected by national legislation or CITES. CITES is an international agreement to ensure that trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. All trade performed in breach of CITES is illegal. Seizures ranged from timber to live animals, as well as animal parts, bushmeat, and derivatives such as clothing, beauty products, food items, traditional medicines and handicrafts. A powerful global alliance Although operational results are still being reported, Operation Thunder 2022 has so far seen almost 2,200 seizures and the identification of 934 suspects, triggering a series of worldwide arrests and investigations linked to illegal trading, processing, exporting and importing of protected wildlife and forestry products. In addition to the identification of 141 companies suspected of engaging in illegal sales, total worldwide seizures of protected animals and plants so far include: Wildlife: 119 big cats and other felines. 34 primates, 136 primate body parts. 25 rhino horns. 9 pangolins, 389kg pangolin scales and derivatives. 750 birds, more than 450 bird parts. With seizures reported in units, or total kg, according to national police practices, results also include: Almost 780kg and 516 pieces elephant ivory, and 27 elephant body parts. 795 reptiles and almost half a tonne reptile parts and derivative products. 4,337 and 2,813kg marine products, including corals, eels and sea cucumbers. 1,190 turtles and tortoises, 1,304 units and 8kg body parts. More than a tonne and 17,081 units other wildlife, parts and derivatives. Plants and timber: 47,28m3 rosewood and 17,163 pieces. Almost 47,000m3 and 6,764 pieces other timber. 710 cacti, 125 and 1,706kg orchids. Almost 3.5 tonnes and 7,815 units other plants. More than five tonnes and 3,945 units plant derivatives. In Southern Africa, Namibian authorities intercepted large amounts of timber before they were smuggled into the region, with Angola arresting a citizen of the Asian region attempting to travel to Asia with rhino horns and ivory ornaments, and Malawi authorities seizing elephant tusks at the home of a man with Asian citizenship. In Asia, Thailand reported several seizures of tortoises from East Africa and hundreds of live reptiles from Europe, whilst Indonesia made two large seizures of timber bound for the Middle East and Asia. India seized some. 1,200 reptiles (iguanas, pythons, monitor lizards and tortoises) declared as ‘ornamental fish’ and packed in cardboard boxes. With Europe a growing destination region for protected wildlife, France intercepted reptiles from Central. Africa hidden in luggage, Germany intercepted tiger skin amulets in a parcel from Asia and the UK seized several ivory pieces after investigating a man selling wildlife on an e-commerce platform. Illustrating the commitment of the American continent to protecting its natural heritage, Costa Rica arrested an individual in possession of hundreds of protected wildlife species and Peru issued an INTERPOL Red Notice against a timber trafficker. Parrots, iguana eggs, coral, crocodile leather products, caviar and shark meat were seized in several US international airports. Several countries reported seizures of garments and accessories made of reptile skins. “Thunder operations are important to global security because timber and wildlife trafficking are not just conservation issues – officers lose their lives every year, livelihoods are destroyed, diseases are spread, governments weakened and entire economies destroyed. This is because the huge financial gains to be made attract serious organized crime and terrorist militants who grease the wheels of crime with heavy doses of corruption,” said INTERPOL Secretary General, Jürgen Stock. “Large scale cross-border operations like Operation Thunder 2022 are as much about putting criminals behind bars as about raising public awareness on what species or products people can or cannot buy, sell, or take from the wild. Global multi-stakeholder cooperation is key to effectively tackling transnational criminal networks, from seizure to arrest to prosecution, as with the data collected, customs administrations can refine their risk management and strategies,” said WCO Secretary General, Kunio Mikuriya. Intelligence-led field operations Customs and police units shared wildlife and timber trafficking intelligence both ahead and during operations, enabling field officers to identify and target trafficking hotspots, with an emphasis on land and airport border points as well as wildlife parks. Known criminals, particularly INTERPOL Red Notice fugitives, were identified ahead of operations, along with companies used to facilitate wildlife and timber crime. Customs and police contribute to conservation efforts by gathering and delivering admissible evidence that supports investigations and prosecutions. Coordinated jointly by the WCO and INTERPOL, with the backing of the CITES Secretariat and the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime, Thunder Operations are funded by the European Commission’s Directorate General for International Partnerships, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and the US Agency for International Development.  

Tenable®, the Exposure Management company, recently announced the results of a telemetry study examining the scope and impact of the critical Log4j vulnerability, known as Log4Shell, in the months following its initial disclosure. According to the data collected from over 500 million tests, 72% of organizations remain vulnerable to the Log4Shell vulnerability as of October 1, 2022. The data highlights legacy vulnerability remediation challenges, which are the root cause of the majority of data breaches. When Log4Shell was discovered in December 2021, organizations around the world scrambled to determine their risk. In the weeks following its disclosure, organizations significantly reallocated resources and invested tens of thousands of hours to identification and remediation efforts. One federal cabinet department reported that its security team devoted 33,000 hours to Log4j vulnerability response alone. Tenable telemetry found that one in 10 assets1 was vulnerable to Log4Shell as of December 2021, including a wide range of servers, web applications, containers and IoT devices. October 2022 data showed improvements, with 2.5% of assets vulnerable. Yet nearly one third (29%) of these assets had recurrences of Log4Shell after full remediation was achieved. “Full remediation is very difficult to achieve for a vulnerability that is so pervasive and it’s important to keep in mind that vulnerability remediation is not a ‘one and done’ process,” said Bob Huber, Chief Security Officer, Tenable, “While an organization may have been fully remediated at some point, as they’ve added new assets to their environments, they are likely to encounter Log4Shell again and again. Eradicating Log4Shell is an ongoing battle that calls for organizations to continually assess their environments for the flaw, as well as other known vulnerabilities.” Other key findings from the data include: 28% of organizations across the globe have fully remediated Log4Shell as of October 1, 2022, a 14-point improvement from May 2022. 53% of organizations were vulnerable to Log4j during the time period of the study, which underscores the pervasive nature of Log4j and the necessary ongoing efforts to remediate even if full remediation was previously achieved. As of October 2022, 29% of vulnerable assets saw the reintroduction of Log4Shell after full remediation was achieved. Some industries are in better shape than others, with engineering (45%), legal services (38%), financial services (35%), non-profit (33%) and government (30%) leading the pack with the most organizations fully remediated. Approximately 28% of CISA-defined critical infrastructure organizations have fully remediated. Nearly one third of North American organizations have fully remediated Log4j (28%), followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa (27%), Asia-Pacific (25%) and Latin America (21%). Similarly, North America is the top region with the percentage of organizations that have partially remediated (90%), Europe, Middle East and Africa (85%), Asia-Pacific (85%), and Latin America (81%)  

Genetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, recently shared the results of its 2022 State Physical Security report. Based on insights from over 3,700 physical security leaders worldwide (including end users and systems integrators/ installers/ providers), the report looks at the security strategies organizations are putting in place to effectively navigate the realities of a changing landscape. The future of security is hybrid 54% of end-user respondents indicated that their organization’s target vision for security deployment is a blend of on-premises and cloud-based solutions. A hybrid approach enables organizations to optimize their existing on-premises investments while leveraging cloud options to save cost, increase security and efficiency, and enable remote access to systems and sensors.   Cybersecurity concerns are rising The convergence of information technology (IT) and security is inspiring new approaches to implementing and managing a strong cybersecurity strategy. 64% of IT respondents and 54% of security respondents indicated that cybersecurity tools are a top focus this year. Use of physical security for business operations The survey showed that almost two-thirds (63%) of all respondents and 7 in every 10 organizations with over 10,000 employees described physical security and related data as ‘mission-critical.’ Over the last few years, physical security has become a strategic asset to cope with a variety of challenges that go beyond just mitigating risk and is now playing a much more significant role in organizations’ digital transformation. Physical security gets unified Most respondents (64%) reported that they run both video surveillance and access control in their physical security deployments. Of those, 77% indicated that their organization had implemented either integration between video surveillance and access control systems from different vendors, or a unified video surveillance and access control solution from one manufacturer. “Every organization wants to get their hands on the latest technology. However, faced with budget constraints, talent shortages, and ever-changing priorities, security leaders are required to do more with less,” said Pervez Siddiqui, Vice-President of Offerings and Transformation at Genetec, “A unified security platform gives organizations a path to modernize their aging systems while leveraging their existing infrastructure. And they can do this without expensive and complex custom development.” Survey methodology Genetec Inc. surveyed physical security professionals from August 25 to September 21, 2022. Following a review of submissions, 3,711 respondents were included in the sample for analysis. Survey samples were run across all regions including North America, Central America, Caribbean, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, East Asia, Southern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia, and Australia-New Zealand.  

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Year accolade at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards. The Security Software Manufacturer award category was created to celebrate the efforts of a security software vendor who has gone above and beyond in the areas of innovation; marketing; commitment to high physical, integration and cybersecurity standards; being a great employer, and building products that meet or exceed the latest environmental and energy usage standards. On winning the award, Gallagher’s Regional General Manager for the UK and Europe, Richard Huison said, “We’re absolutely delighted to be named ‘Security Software Manufacturer’ of the year and to be recognised for the all-round excellence of our Gallagher Security Command Centre software. “Our customers are at the forefront of what inspires our innovation and I believe that our ability to consistently deliver such a high standard of product and service is a direct reflection of the outstanding levels of knowledge and skill held by our employees. “This culture of innovation and excellence ensures that Gallagher remains a market leader and creates the enduring and successful partnerships we experience with our customers.” Command Centre is the powerful software at the heart of Gallagher’s integrated security solutions, a centralised platform that gives unparalleled control of every aspect of a site. Fully scalable and supported by continuous investment in research and development, Command Centre supports future growth and changing security requirements. Providing perimeter solutions, intelligent access control and building management, for critical sites with some of today’s highest security requirements, Command Centre is designed with people, site, business and building management in mind. Now in their twenty-third year, the Security & Fire Excellence Awards highlights the very best people, projects and processes that the security and fire sectors have to offer.  

LenelS2, the global company in advanced security systems and services, recently announced a global reseller agreement with Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernizing physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software. The agreement allows LenelS2 to offer the Hakimo solution, which integrates with LenelS2’s market-leading OnGuard® and NetBox™ access control systems, to its value-added reseller community. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Hakimo AI software automatically prioritizes alarms based on security risk, allowing security teams to quickly respond to actual incidents and dramatically reduce door-forced-open and door-held-open nuisance alarms. The Hakimo solution also assesses access control events to uncover tailgating violations, or unauthorized access by people and vehicles, that might otherwise go undetected. Digital records of all events support personnel responding to incidents as well as compliance efforts in highly regulated sectors such as energy, critical infrastructure and aviation. Insights produced by the Hakimo solution can guide security system maintenance and help inform security programs and planning. “We are excited to announce our deepened relationship with Hakimo, which aligns with our AI product strategy and roadmap,” said Jeff Stanek, President, LenelS2, “Hakimo’s award-winning solution addresses two of the top challenges that enterprise security teams face – false alarms and tailgating.” “Hakimo’s AI solution is revolutionizing enterprise physical security monitoring,” said Samuel Joseph, Co-Founder and CEO, Hakimo, “We look forward to bringing the technology to many more security operations teams through our collaboration with LenelS2, the leading access control provider.” The bi-directional, integrated solution available through this agreement allows Hakimo AI data and alarms to display within the LenelS2 OnGuard and NetBox dashboards, enabling customers with the ability to enjoy single-source access control alarm management. Enterprise security end users can activate this immersive solution through their LenelS2 value-added resellers. Earlier this year, the Hakimo solution won the Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions Judges’ Choice award at ISC West. LenelS2 is the global company in advanced physical security solutions, including access control, video surveillance and mobile credentialing. Our technology includes web-based and mobile applications enhanced by cloud-based services. Incorporating open architecture, LenelS2 provides scalable, unified security management solutions to customers ranging from global enterprises to small- and mid-size organizations. Easy to install and use, LenelS2 products are supported by an experienced, responsive team dedicated to providing exceptional service. LenelS2 serves segments worldwide including corporate, education, healthcare and government. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.  

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced it has completed EMVCo1 certification for its STPay-Topaz-Bio biometric payment card platform. Certification confirms the security of the platform and its interoperability with payment systems. Mastercard and Visa payment schemes certifications are expected by early 2023. The achievement makes STPay-Topaz-Bio and the underlying secure hardware the first one-stop-shop EMVCo-certified platform to comprise a biometric secure element and secure operating system (OS). The market for biometric payment cards is forecasted to grow at over 200% CAGR through 2026. “Card issuers everywhere can now take advantage of our certified STPay platform to deliver new products to market quickly, protected by biometric authentication that is extremely robust as well as easy to use,” said Laurent Degauque, Marketing Director, Secure Microcontroller Division, STMicroelectronics, “The secure element IC that anchors this solution leverages our expertise in hardware security for computing and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications and is built for contact and contactless transactions.” ST’s ST31N600 secure element IC provides state-of-the-art defenses for card-payment applications and sensitive processes. These include the biometric template matching for cardholder authentication, which uses software libraries developed with Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™). The ST31N600 runs a secure OS and the latest Arm® SecurCore® architecture for secure microcontrollers. In addition, designers can introduce value-added card features by securely connecting various types of peripherals. Co-packaged with ST’s STM32L443 ultra-low-power general-purpose microcontroller in a module compliant with EMV® specifications, STPay-Topaz-Bio delivers a cost-effective Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) solution. The STM32L443 handles non-sensitive aspects including managing the card’s fingerprint sensor module and ensures seamless experiences for users. Also featuring energy harvesting for batteryless operation, STPay-Topaz-Bio meets EMV ISO 7816, ISO 14443, standards for contact and contactless cards.  

An INTERPOL police operation to tackle online fraud has seen almost 1000 suspects arrested and the seizure of USD129,975,440 worth of virtual assets. Fraud investigators around the world worked together over five months (28 June – 23 November) to intercept money and virtual assets linked to a wide range of cyber-enabled financial crimes and money laundering, assisting countries to recover and return illicitly obtained funds to victims. Specifically targeting voice phishing, romance scams, sextortion, investment fraud and money laundering associated with illegal online gambling, Operation HAECHI III was coordinated by INTERPOL’s Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre (IFCACC) which supported 30 countries via their respective INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs). In total, the operation resulted in the arrest of 975 individuals and allowed investigators to resolve more than 1,600 cases. In addition almost 2,800 bank and virtual-asset accounts linked to the illicit proceeds of online financial crime were blocked. Operation HAECHI III investigations generated the publication of 95 INTERPOL Notices and diffusions, and the detection of 16 new crime trends. Taking the profit out of financial crime Operation HAECHI III brought together law enforcement agencies, Financial Intelligence Units, asset recovery offices, prosecutors and private sector financial experts to identify illicit funds and money mules, detect money laundering activities and deactivate associated bank accounts. “The success of this operation is based on two key elements for law enforcement, follow the money and cooperation via INTERPOL. We have highlighted the need for greater efforts to deprive criminals of their illegal gains and this operation has seen member countries doing just that,” INTERPOL Secretary General, Jürgen Stock. International police cooperation during Operation HAECHI III unveiled several emerging online financial crime trends, particularly variations on impersonation scams, romance frauds, sextortion and investment frauds. Investigators also reported a surge in fraudulent investment schemes committed through the use of instant messaging apps where encrypted information is exchanged promoting the use of cryptocurrency wallets for payment. In one investigation, two Red Notice fugitives wanted by Korea for suspected involvement in a global Ponzi scheme were arrested in Greece and Italy after embezzling EUR28 million from 2,000 Korean victims. In another case, the Austrian and Indian NCBs identified a group of online criminals who had been impersonating INTERPOL officers, persuading victims to transfer some USD159,000 through financial institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges and online gift cards. Indian authorities raided the call centre, seizing four cryptocurrency wallets and other crucial crime evidence. “As we look to the future, we recognize the importance for decisive and concerted law enforcement action across borders. This year’s leg of Operation HAECHI III speaks volumes of IFCACC’s dedicated coordination and the strong commitment of participating countries, all of which foretell of new law enforcement victories ahead,” said Hyung Se Lee, Head of NCB Seoul. From test pilot to live policing tool: ARRP After several months of pilot testing, Operation HAECHI III saw investigators launch INTERPOL’s new global stop-payment mechanism, known as the Anti-Money Laundering Rapid Response Protocol (ARRP), which enables countries to work together to submit and handle requests to restrain criminal proceeds. Among many ARRP successes during the operation, NCBs Manchester and Dublin worked together to trace and seize some EUR1.2 million lost to business email scams perpetrated in Ireland. The funds were returned in full to the victim’s Irish bank account, and investigations continue. Since January 2022, in total the ARRP has helped member countries recover more than USD120 million in criminal proceeds from cyber-enabled fraud. HAECHI III participating countries: Australia, Austria, Brunei, Cambodia, Cote d’Ivoire, France, Ghana, Hong-Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. The HAECHI III Operation is global in scope, conducted under the aegis of a three-year project to tackle cyberenabled financial crime supported by the Republic of Korea, with the participation of INTERPOL member countries on every continent.