Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Countering North Korean cybercrime in the Indo-Pacific region
Agreement Number:
7454686 P012882001
Agreement Value:
$996,694.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 23, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project strengthens the capacity of beneficiary countries in the Indo-Pacific region to identify and respond to North Korean cybercrime activities to evade UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) sanctions on its weapons of mass destruction programs. Project activities include: (1) training for central bank officials on evolving North Korean money laundering techniques for cryptocurrency; (2) providing training for cybersecurity and ransomware information technology personnel in critical infrastructure organizations; and (3) developing and executing remote and hybrid training courses on North Korean cryptocurrency theft and money laundering.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased awareness among beneficiaries of North Korean cybercrime and cryptocurrency money laundering techniques; and (2) increased access by beneficiaries to tools, resources, and international best practices about how to identify and respond to North Korean cybercrime activities.
Location:
Arlington, US
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00725
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment #1 reflects an increase in the value of the agreement
Amendment Date
May 13, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation
Recipient's Legal Name:
U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation
Amendments: