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Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights
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Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.
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Cumberland City Council donates phones to aid domestic violence victims
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Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.
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Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations
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Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.
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Siren adopts ISO GQL to boost graph search for investigators
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Siren has adopted the ISO-standard GQL to enhance graph search, boosting efficiency and depth in investigations for law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
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DroneShield lands USD $61.6m deal for European military systems
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DroneShield clinches a USD $61.6m deal to supply handheld detection and counter-drone systems to a European military, its largest order to date.
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High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector
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New Zealand’s Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
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AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
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AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.
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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
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Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.
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UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges
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Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.
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Victoria Police rolls out mobile app to boost frontline work
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Victoria Police has launched a new mobile app developed with OutSystems to streamline frontline work and issue electronic penalty notices on the go.
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Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Victoria Police upgrades online crime reporting for efficiency
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Victoria Police has upgraded its Online Crime Reporting system with Serco to boost efficiency and allow officers to focus more on emergencies.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Thu, 29th May 2025
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LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
Wed, 28th May 2025
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The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.
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Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market
Wed, 28th May 2025
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Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.
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DanaBot takedown highlights blurred lines in Russian cybercrime
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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The US DOJ indicted Russian nationals behind DanaBot malware, linked to Russian intelligence and used for cybercrime, espionage, and attacks on Ukraine.
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DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear
Wed, 21st May 2025
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DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.
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Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships
Thu, 15th May 2025
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Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.
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Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.
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Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
Mon, 12th May 2025
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Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.