Law enforcement stories
Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations
3 days ago
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blockchain
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Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.
Siren adopts ISO GQL to boost graph search for investigators
3 days ago
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data analytics
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ai
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cloud services
Siren has adopted the ISO-standard GQL to enhance graph search, boosting efficiency and depth in investigations for law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
DroneShield lands USD $61.6m deal for European military systems
4 days ago
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drones
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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.
High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector
6 days ago
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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.
AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
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malware
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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.
Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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encryption
Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.
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.
Victoria Police rolls out mobile app to boost frontline work
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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
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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
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digital transformation
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law enforcement
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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.
LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
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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
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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
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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.
DanaBot takedown highlights blurred lines in Russian cybercrime
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supply chain
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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
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australian government
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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.
Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.