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Fake pharmacies and AI-powered scams surge in UK cyber threats, with over 5,000 bogus sites and a 340% rise in financial scams targeting users.
The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.
The States of Guernsey has awarded Apogee a £1.3 million per year, five-year contract to supply IT hardware and support under a new multi-vendor model.
SUSE launches EU-based Sovereign Premium Support to help organisations meet digital sovereignty and regulatory needs with localised data control.
Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.
X Reality Group has secured a AUD $5.71 million contract to supply its Operator XR training systems to the Texas Department of Public Safety by 2026.
Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.
Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
Siren and Flashpoint have teamed up to enhance investigations with integrated intelligence, aiding security teams against rising hybrid and cyber threats worldwide.
Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.
In FY2026, managed services providers must harness AI, hybrid cloud, and data-driven security to grow and meet evolving client needs in a complex landscape.
Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.
DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.
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.
StarHub launches ScamSafe app in Singapore to block scam calls and SMS, offering free six-month access before a monthly subscription begins.
Electronic Frontiers Australia disputes government claims that age assurance tech is private and robust, citing flawed methodology and privacy risks.
X Reality Group secures an AUD $2.1 million grant to enhance AI in its Operator XR training systems used by defence and law enforcement agencies.
Thomson Reuters becomes first in its sector to reach FedRAMP In Process status, advancing towards federal cloud security authorisation in the US.
Victoria Police and Serco have renewed their partnership, freeing over 100,000 hours annually for frontline policing through enhanced non-emergency reporting services.
Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.