helps oversee various operations such as Operation Mandala and Operation Sunbird Myanmar police also receive different types of support through InterPol s ASEAN Cyber Capacity Development Project ACCDP These projects and operations help address issues such as migrant smuggling border security cybercrime support countering terrorism and biometrics databases Image P jec S bi d da a According to ACCDP Myanmar police also receive Specialized Training through the project Through practical training covering topics including digital forensics malware analysis cyber investigations and the Darknet participants in the project improve their capabilities in data extraction and interpretation cyber security and online investigations Although such tactics can be essential parts of proper police work as addressed above there is evidence that the Myanmar police are using forensic and surveillance technology to extract data from individuals who are not criminals More information regarding the training operation and support for Myanmar police can be found at Annex B Ta ge ed g Public reports by Kaspersky indicates that Myanmar authorities have purchased malware and used it to target specific groups within the country In response this research study analyzed the devices and communications of at risk individuals as well as flagged phishing attempts and suspicious websites in an effort to better understand the authorities tactics Two main categories were addressed as part of this process: a security assessment via Emergency VPN and an assessment of tabloid websites on Facebook Across eight months of analysis no state sponsored malware was found in either category Unfortunately no confiscated devices were able to be tested given that the devices were never returned from the authorities Sec i a e me ia Eme ge c VPN A security assessment via Emergency VPN was conducted across ten profiles for individuals who focus on labour rights minority rights digital rights human rights peace process freedom of