Police stories - Page 5
Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot security
The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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ransomware
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xdr
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cybersecurity
Secureworks is bringing its Taegis cybersecurity platform to Japan to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity defenses and reduce cyber risk.
Patient details could be compromised as large North Island GP network hit by a cyber attack
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Large North Island GP network hit by cyber attack, patient details potentially compromised. Investigation underway.
Commonwealth tackling rising cybercrime threat in Asia
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Ransomware, identity theft, and virtual security attacks identified as growing threats to security and economic growth.
Acusensus smart traffic technology being used on UK roads
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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ai
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cloud services
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driving
Australian-developed smart traffic technology is being rolled out across the UK to catch dangerous drivers using their phones and not wearing seatbelts.
Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cloud services
Once a distant, futuristic concept, facial recognition technology is now found in many technological applications with a variety of different functions.
Beware the darkverse and its cyber-physical threats
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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trend micro
A darkverse of criminality hidden from law enforcement could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.
Whispir powers reporting tool for unsafe behaviour on public transport
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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saas
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whispir
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report
Victoria police launch discreet reporting service for unwanted behaviour on public transport using Whispir technology.
Threat actors ramp up their social engineering attacks
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
As people get better at identifying potential threats in their inbox, threat actors must evolve their methods. Their new M.O? Social engineering.
The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ
Fri, 27th May 2022
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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cyber attacks
We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.
Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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finance, leasing & rental
Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.
Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cloud services
Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.
The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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netsafe
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deepfakes
Deepfakes, videos that replace a person's face with someone else's using AI, raise concerns over morality, legality, privacy, and online harm.
The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.
Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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data privacy
Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and 'interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals'.
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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government
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netsafe
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Over 50% of Microsoft email servers in the UK haven't been updated, making them vulnerable to hackers, warns CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe.
Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
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interpol
Interpol teams up with the Coalition Against Stalkerware to investigate the use of stalkerware and support victims of tech abuse.
Barracuda expands MSP portfolio
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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firewalls
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Barracuda Networks expands its portfolio of solutions for IT managed service providers, including Barracuda CloudGen Access.
2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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emotet
The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.