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UK anti-corruption plan blasted for sidelining fraud
Risk & Compliance

UK anti-corruption plan blasted for sidelining fraud

UK unveils GBP £15 million anti-corruption drive, but experts warn sidelined fraud strategy leaves main source of dirty money unchecked.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules
Data governance

AI tools now essential as Europe tightens anti-money laundering rules

Europe's new anti-money laundering rules mandate AI integration, as legacy systems fail to meet rising financial crime challenges and regulatory standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Altia's financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud
Digital Transformation

Altia's financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud

Nottingham's Altia marks 20 years of its Financial Investigation Toolkit, now used by all UK police forces and 290+ organisations worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency

Clue Software has launched new AI tools designed to enhance investigative efficiency by accelerating intelligence processing and improving threat detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Law enforcement stories

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth
Data Protection

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms
Ransomware

Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile to boost field vehicle data
Encryption

Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile to boost field vehicle data

Genetec launches Cloudrunner Mobile app, offering law enforcement real-time vehicle data and alerts to boost field investigation efficiency and safety.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
US, UK & Australia sanction Russian host over ransomware links
Ransomware

US, UK & Australia sanction Russian host over ransomware links

The US, UK and Australia have sanctioned Russian web-host Media Land and its leaders for aiding ransomware attacks via bulletproof hosting services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How AI face recognition leads theft investigation in retail stores
Surveillance

How AI face recognition leads theft investigation in retail stores

AI face recognition is transforming retail theft investigations by detecting offenders early, tracking suspects, aiding police, and preventing future losses.

By Leonid Leshukov • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme
Firewalls

Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme

Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
Risk & Compliance

Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools
Document Management

Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia
Phishing

Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia

Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
New Zealand Police cuts case times to hours with automation
Data Analytics

New Zealand Police cuts case times to hours with automation

New Zealand Police has cut case processing times from two weeks to under four hours using Appian's automation platform, enhancing efficiency and service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Victoria Police use Auror tech to tackle organised retail crime
Law enforcement

Victoria Police use Auror tech to tackle organised retail crime

Victoria Police use Auror technology to connect retailers and law enforcement, tackling organised retail crime and leading to multiple arrests across Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
How managed service providers can help clients with CIRCIA
Security Operations Centres

How managed service providers can help clients with CIRCIA

U.S. MSPs can support critical infrastructure clients in meeting CIRCIA's 2026 cyber incident reporting rules, ensuring faster detection and compliance readiness.

By Greg Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools
Malware

Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools

Australian and global law enforcement, aided by Proofpoint, have disrupted Rhadamanthys and VenomRAT malware families used in cyberattacks worldwide, including in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025