Law enforcement stories

Victoria Police rolls out mobile app to boost frontline work
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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low-code
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software development
Victoria Police has launched a new mobile app developed with OutSystems to streamline frontline work and issue electronic penalty notices on the go.

Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
Last week
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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data sharing
Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Victoria Police upgrades online crime reporting for efficiency
Last week
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digital transformation
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law enforcement
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ux
Victoria Police has upgraded its Online Crime Reporting system with Serco to boost efficiency and allow officers to focus more on emergencies.

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Last week
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
Last week
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.

Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market
Last week
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drones
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supply chain & logistics
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government
Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.

DanaBot takedown highlights blurred lines in Russian cybercrime
Last month
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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botnet
The US DOJ indicted Russian nationals behind DanaBot malware, linked to Russian intelligence and used for cybercrime, espionage, and attacks on Ukraine.

DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear
Last month
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ai
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australian government
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unmanned aerial vehicles
DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.

Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships
Last month
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ai
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microsoft
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google
Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.

Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing for growth
Last month
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it services
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public sector
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emergency services
Kinetic IT appoints Lara Barnett as Head of Marketing to lead national growth and brand strategy across public and private sectors in Australia.

Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
Last month
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ransomware
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it training
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phishing
Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.

Cam QA Tool helps cut USD $59,000 costs in face recognition
Last month
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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ai
3DiVi's Cam QA Tool cuts face recognition costs by USD $59,000, improving camera setup accuracy and system performance in video analytics projects.

Genetec plugin boosts vehicle investigation speed & insight
Last month
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emergency services
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enterprise security
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emergency communications
Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.

Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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smartphones
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edutech
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data privacy
Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.

Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.

Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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malware
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virtualisation
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data protection
Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.

Reconeyez appoints new leaders to drive global security growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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surveillance
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security industry
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critical infrastructure
Reconeyez appoints Gary Frith as Chief Revenue Officer and Andy Keeley as Marketing Director to boost global expansion of its AI-powered perimeter security solutions.

Motorola unveils SVX & Assist to boost AI in policing
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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ai
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motorola solutions
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law enforcement
Motorola Solutions unveils SVX and Assist, merging voice, video, and AI to enhance US police officers' real-time decision-making and reduce device load.

Peter Young appointed CEO at leading tech firm Reconeyez
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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surveillance
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ai
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cloud services
Peter Young has been appointed CEO of Reconeyez, set to drive the firm's global growth with innovative AI technology in security and surveillance.

Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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privacy
The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.