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Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie
Unified Communications

Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie

Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Tech firm Altia issues ticket fraud warning amid Oasis scams
Social Media

Tech firm Altia issues ticket fraud warning amid Oasis scams

Altia warns fans of ticket fraud risks, with GBP £6.7 million lost last year. Expert Megan Searle advises buying only from official channels and avoiding unknown sellers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product
Digital Transformation

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product, aiming to bolster innovation and growth with her extensive tech and business transformation experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Digital Barriers partners with Sonic for advanced surveillance solutions
Olympic Games

Digital Barriers partners with Sonic for advanced surveillance solutions

Digital Barriers and Sonic Communications partner to deliver advanced live surveillance solutions to law enforcement, enhancing secure video connectivity via cellular networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Global Stories

Law enforcement stories

Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends
EduTech

Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends

Trellix's latest CyberThreat Report reveals a rapidly evolving ransomware landscape shaped by AI advancements and law enforcement actions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech
Customer Experience

Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech

Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding
IoT Security

ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
Payment Technologies

CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK

CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Ransomware

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Malware

Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum
Ransomware

Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum

Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.

By Christiaan Beek • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
EduTech

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works
Firewalls

Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works

Licence Plate Recognition technology is revolutionising vehicle identification in Australia, enhancing traffic management, law enforcement, and parking systems.

By Jordan Cullis • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore
Fintech

Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore

A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Malware

Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity

The evolving ransomware threat is jeopardising business continuity, prompting firms to reassess their cybersecurity and insurance strategies amidst rising attacks.

By Raj Sivaraju • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
Private Cloud

Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million

IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024