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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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] A collapsed or failing Iranian state would become a breeding ground for terrorism, organized crime, and refugee flows that threaten global security. GovFacts
• [New] Israel's actions constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, posing a serious threat to international peace and the rule of law. Economic Times
• [New] Any terror strike on Indian soil in the future will have serious consequences for Pakistan, and warned that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. Economic Times
• [New] Dubai Police urged community members to remain vigilant against modern fraud tactics, warning them not to engage with unofficial entities or individuals claiming they can facilitate banking transactions in exchange for money. Gulf Today
• [New] Western European cities were affected by terrorism threats and riots, while Tehran, along with cities in Taiwan and India, saw stability scores drop due to intensified risks of military conflict. The Economist Group
• [New] If self-defence is interpreted narrowly, Israel's actions could be deemed unlawful aggression, which constitutes a war crime under international law. EDUREV.IN
• [New] Senior Iranian regime officials accused Israel of committing crimes for violating the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic and threatened that the Zionist regime would pay a heavy price. The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
• [New] Senior Iranian regime officials accuse Israel of committing crimes and continue to threaten that Israel will continue to pay a heavy price for its ongoing attacks. The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
• [New] Terrorism and ideologically inspired violence represent persistent and serious threats to U.S. national security. Rand Corporation
• [New] Terrorists could hijack autonomous vehicles to carry out mass casualty attacks without risking their own lives, potentially turning driverless cars into lethal AI-powered slaughterbots. [your]NEWS
• [New] The Iranian dictator is turning Iran's citizens into hostages and creating a reality in which they, especially the residents of Tehran, will pay a heavy price for the criminal attacks on Israeli civilians. Time
• ShareThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its commitment to collective regional efforts in combating terrorism across West Africa, warning that no littoral (coastal) state is immune to the growing threat of terrorist attacks. Nigeria News Headlines Today
• The threat of domestic violence and terrorism is high in the United States - especially the danger posed by white power extremists, many of whom believe white people are being replaced by people of colour. Michigan Advance
• Stability, measured based on the prevalence of crime, threats of terror, military conflict, and civil unrest, kept all US cities out of the top 20. DNyuz
• Introducing digital ID could help the Home Office achieve its ambitions to reduce crime and improve control over the immigration system. UKAuthority
• Suspending Israel's right to self-defence would offer Hamas a critical opportunity to regroup, rearm, and rebuild its capacity to carry out further terrorist attacks against innocent Israeli civilians. Meer
• Iran could sustain its resistance, inflicting limited damage on Israel through terrorism or sporadic missile strikes. archyde

Last updated: 28 June 2025