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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
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
Drones

Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks

Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
Cybersecurity

National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts

Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training
Firewalls

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

Global Stories

Police stories

Exclusive: Ericsson's Nathan McGregor outlines wireless tech innovations
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Ericsson's Nathan McGregor outlines wireless tech innovations

Ericsson's Nathan McGregor details how the firm is driving wireless tech forward, enhancing enterprise connectivity with innovations in 5G, SASE, and more.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit
Malware

BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit

Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Purple Transform secures GBP £4.5m to expand AI analytics reach
Unified Communications

Purple Transform secures GBP £4.5m to expand AI analytics reach

Purple Transform raises GBP £4.5 million to expand AI data analytics in the West Midlands, led by Mercia Ventures. The funding will support new sectors and job creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways
Malware

Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways

Web attackers exploit unmonitored channels like WebRTC and WebSockets to smuggle malware past Secure Web Gateways, bypassing traditional network defences.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Police stories

Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime
Malware

Kaspersky aids INTERPOL in disrupting global cybercrime

Kaspersky has aided INTERPOL's Operation Synergia II, assisting in the disruption of cyberthreats globally and leading to 41 arrests across 95 countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Blackpanda & CSA partner to enhance Singapore cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Blackpanda & CSA partner to enhance Singapore cybersecurity

Blackpanda has partnered with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to boost cybersecurity through intelligence sharing, creating a resource library for threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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
Aviva teams with CRCs to boost cyber resilience for SMEs
Unified Communications

Aviva teams with CRCs to boost cyber resilience for SMEs

Aviva has teamed up with the Cyber Resilience Centre network to bolster cyber security for over 3,000 insurance brokers across the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware
Malware

BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals
Data Protection

Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals

As cybercriminals evolve, businesses must bolster their defences. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, discover four key tips to keep your business safe.

By Mark Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK
Smart Home

Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK

Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 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
StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams
EduTech

StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024