Law enforcement stories
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.
Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools
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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
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malware
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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
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
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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.
UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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genai
The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.
Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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physical security
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public sector
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law enforcement
Genetec has revealed the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards for Australia and New Zealand at an event in Bali, celebrating top contributors in the sector.
WA Police enhance Apple CarPlay with ANPR technology
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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personal computing devices
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motorola solutions
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apple carplay
Western Australia Police has upgraded its Apple CarPlay systems with automatic number plate recognition, enhancing real-time alerts in over 80 vehicles.
LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
Genetec launches AutoVu Cloudrunner in Australia & NZ
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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law enforcement
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data security
Genetec has launched AutoVu Cloudrunner, a cloud-based vehicle investigation system aimed at enhancing public safety in Australia and New Zealand.
UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.
AbuSearch team wins award at SAS hackathon for AI project
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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sas
A UK team, AbuSearch, has won a global hackathon's 'Data for Good' award for developing AI-driven solutions to combat online child sexual abuse.
Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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digital economy
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law enforcement
Australia is set to enhance its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory reporting laws for ransomware payments, aiming to strengthen national resilience against cyber extortion.
WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
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defi
Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.