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Motorola unveils SVX & Assist to boost AI in policing

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Motorola Solutions unveils SVX and Assist, merging voice, video, and AI to enhance US police officers' real-time decision-making and reduce device load.
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Australia pauses AI regulation plans amid safety concerns

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.
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Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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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.
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WA Police enhance Apple CarPlay with ANPR technology

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Western Australia Police has upgraded its Apple CarPlay systems with automatic number plate recognition, enhancing real-time alerts in over 80 vehicles.
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LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
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Genetec launches AutoVu Cloudrunner in Australia & NZ

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Genetec has launched AutoVu Cloudrunner, a cloud-based vehicle investigation system aimed at enhancing public safety in Australia and New Zealand.
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Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Australia is set to enhance its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory reporting laws for ransomware payments, aiming to strengthen national resilience against cyber extortion.
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
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AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Fivecast has clinched the National Australian Exporter Award for Advanced Technologies, marking a notable second win at the 62nd Australian Export Awards.
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Ransomware-as-a-Service group BianLian opts for unique model

Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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The BianLian data extortion group operates differently from typical ransomware gangs, showing remarkable adaptability in their operations, says expert Jason Baker.
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SURF unveils AI tool to combat growing deepfake threats

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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SURF Security has launched its AI-powered deepfake detection tool, capable of identifying AI imitations with 98% accuracy, to combat rising deepfake threats.
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Meta dismantles over 2 million scam-linked accounts

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Meta has dismantled over two million accounts linked to global scam centres, collaborating with law enforcement to tackle sophisticated online fraud schemes.
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Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Trellix's latest CyberThreat Report reveals a rapidly evolving ransomware landscape shaped by AI advancements and law enforcement actions.
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Trellis Data unveils speedier, greener AI decoding tech

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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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.
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Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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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.
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ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.
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Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Licence Plate Recognition technology is revolutionising vehicle identification in Australia, enhancing traffic management, law enforcement, and parking systems.
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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.