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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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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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LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results

Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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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.
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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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nato
The nations argue that encryption can make the enforcement of public safety difficult, particularly when it comes to serious problems like child exploitation.
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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.