Law enforcement stories - Page 6
SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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government
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
Altia unveils Altia HQ to revolutionise investigative tech
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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cloud services
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law enforcement
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clio
Altia has launched Altia HQ, a revolutionary cloud native platform designed to streamline crime-solving by integrating all investigation tools into one hub, saving time and enhancing efficiency.
Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
New research from cybersecurity firm Dragos spotlights a 17% drop in Q1 2024 industrial sector ransomware attacks due to law enforcement action.
Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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healthtech
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.
Booming AI deepfake detector market set to hit USD $5.7 million by 2034
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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intel
Rising concerns over 'deepfakes' pave the way for the booming AI Deepfake Detector Tool Market, which is set to reach over USD $5.7 million by 2034, propelled by advancements in AI and cloud solutions.
WatchGuard report reveals drastic surge in evasive malware
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies report reveals an 80% surge in total malware due to escalating 'living-off-the-land' attacks and cyberattack commoditisation, contrasting a 20% ransomware decline.
Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
DS-Compliance & Blue Fusion alliance reshapes data analysis in intelligence
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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nlp
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law enforcement
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accessibility
DS-Compliance and Blue Fusion Technologies have forged an alliance to revolutionise data analysis in intelligence and law enforcement, merging AI-driven analytics with advanced data processing.
Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.
New ransomware report reveals 80% victim increase in 2023
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
GuidePoint Security's latest ransomware report highlights an alarming 80% surge in victim numbers in 2023, with the number of victims nearly doubling from 2022.
Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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law enforcement
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oem
Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.
MongoDB introduces Atlas Vector Search & Search Nodes for next-gen applications
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
MongoDB rolls out Atlas Vector Search and Search Nodes, aiming to assist organisations in building and scaling advanced applications.
Kaspersky honoured by Singapore Police for cybercrime efforts
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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malware
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uc
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky, the cybersecurity company, has won the APPACT Appreciation Award for its contributions to cyber resilience in Singapore.
MSAB announces the appointment of new Tech Evangelist
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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law enforcement
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job moves
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digital investigation
Former UK police officer Adam Firman appointed as MSAB's Tech Evangelist. His expertise will aid law enforcement agencies in digital forensics.
OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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data privacy
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oecd
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digital economy
The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Milestone Systems
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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saas
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smart cities
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hybrid cloud
In this interview, Brett discusses how the pandemic has affected the field for smart video deployments, new innovations for the company, and more.
Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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interactive
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university of south australia
The University of South Australia finds overwhelming evidence in favour of using VR in the courtroom by putting jurors in the middle of a crime scene.
Five Eyes nations want legal access to backdoors to fight 'illegal content'
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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encryption
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encryption backdoor
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nato
The nations argue that encryption can make the enforcement of public safety difficult, particularly when it comes to serious problems like child exploitation.
Public divided over police use of facial recognition - survey
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
The response comes as the European Union considers a ban on the use of facial recognition tech by law enforcement.