Electronics & Industrial

• Growing cargo mountain due to coronavirus a security risk

  30-Apr-20 - Disruption to global supply chains caused by COVID-19 has resulted in a massive increased in stored goods that is vulnerable to theft.

• USTR adds Amazon sites to ‘notorious markets’ list

  30-Apr-20 - Five of Amazon’s overseas websites have been included in the Special 301 report on counterfeiting and piracy hot spots.

• Amazon settles lawsuit over unsafe hoverboard toy

  14-Apr-20 - Amazon has settled a lawsuit alleging that a house fire and injuries were caused by a defective, counterfeit hoverboard.

• Criminals cashing in on coronavirus fear, says Europol

  31-Mar-20 - Organised crime is exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic with a surge in cybercrime, targeted thefts and counterfeiting.

• Health Canada recalls hazardous USB chargers

  24-Mar-20 - Health Canada has initiated a recall of substandard, knock-off USB chargers that pose a risk of shock, burn or fire.

• eBay reviews ‘dupe shoppers into shoddy purchases’

  18-Mar-20 - eBay users are being tricked into buying shoddy and fake goods because its review system is flawed, says Which?.

• Anti-Counterfeit Forum postponed to September 10

  16-Mar-20 - The Anti-Counterfeit Forum’s annual seminar has now been postponed until September 10, say its organisers.

• Europol-led op busts ‘Fast and Furious’ moving truck theft ring

  11-Mar-20 - Law enforcement has taken out a crime network that carried out an audacious series of thefts on moving trucks in Europe.

• Toyota Australia blocks fake grille sales by parts supplier

  10-Mar-20 - Toyota Australia has stopped a large body parts and panels supplier from peddling counterfeit grilles.

• Survey reveals cargo crime impact on drivers’ wellbeing

  09-Mar-20 - A survey suggests cargo crime is taking its toll on drivers' mental health as aggressive tactics like gas attacks rise.

• US backs machine-vision pilot for fake microelectronics detection

  04-Mar-20 - Researchers in the US have been awarded contracts to support their work in counterfeit microelectronics detection.

• Bipartisan bill could make online retailers liable for fakes

  03-Mar-20 - The SHOP SAFE bill could make e-commerce companies liable for counterfeits sold on their platforms.

• MIT unveils battery-free crypto tag for anti-counterfeit

  26-Feb-20 - MIT researchers showcase battery-free cryptographic ID tags small enough to fit on just about any product.

• Cargo theft report sees increase in hijackings in 2019

  21-Feb-20 - New report maps trends in cargo theft last year, including more hijackings and targeting of food and beverage goods.

• Fake Watchfire LED screens sized in Minnesota

  18-Feb-20 - US customs have seized hundreds of counterfeit Watchfire LED digital screens worth more than $1.5m in Minnesota.

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