"A risk assessment of the Piql Services" by FFI

Intentional (Yes/No/Both)

Yes.

The drug cartel is based in South America. Their modus operandi involves ruthless tactics and a ―kill first, ask questions later‖ mentality. They believe there is strength in numbers and a great deal of firepower. They must portray an image of strength and power to remain on top in a harsh reality where other groups are ready to take the top spot at a moment’s notice. The drug cartel gets most of its revenue from the production and sale of cocaine, but it is always looking for new opportunities of profit-making. These sorts of operations are their source of income. Hence, when the cartel is contacted by a third party interested in personal data to use in his/her organisation of ID theft, the cartel jumps at the opportunity. After a brief look at the operations of the Piql partner to assess the difficulty of the mission, they decide to take the job. The motivation is the short-term financial reward, as well as the possibility to expand their outfit permanently to include ID theft. As one of the most powerful gangs is the area, with a good foothold in and much support from society, the cartel has access to all the relevant material they need, including weapons, etc. The heist took some planning, which for this organised crime syndicate, was an easy matter as they can work as a team and assign tasks within the group.

Profile of actor (if intentional)

Description of cause

Competence and resources (if intentional)

User/value

User class

Public sensitive.

User type

Public registry of personal data.

Value

Personal data, including social security numbers. The dissemination of such information is strictly regulated, due to its vulnerability of abuse and how it can cause complications for the individuals who are targeted.

Location

Geographical zone: South (South America). The region has historically been plagued by gang activity, especially related to the production and sale of narcotics, as the continent’s climate and topography provide good conditions for growing these plants. Though the developmental level of the continent is medium and the political climate is for the most part stable, some regions, particularly urban areas, see a lot more violence, poverty and destitution than others. Both the production site and the storage facility are centrally located in a major city, right in the city centre.

Location description

The scenario takes place in the present. The time period is 0-30/50 years,

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FFI-RAPPORT 16/00707