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Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops
Drones

Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops

Fragmented drone systems are slowing emergency decisions as agencies juggle multiple platforms, sensors and command tools in fast-moving incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data
Software-as-a-Service

Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data

Agencies using separate dispatch and records systems could gain faster access to joined-up data as the two companies integrate their tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
VORTIQ-X launches real-time child exploitation detector
Data Protection

VORTIQ-X launches real-time child exploitation detector

Irish platforms may face fresh pressure to spot grooming earlier as a new system flags suspicious chats before abuse escalates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Operator XR launches MR-1 after AUD $5.6m US defence deal
Mixed Reality

Operator XR launches MR-1 after AUD $5.6m US defence deal

The Australian group is turning funded development into sales, with an initial MR-1 order already secured after the US Defence project ended.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Group-IB launches Prevyn AI for faster cyber defence
Security Operations Centres

Group-IB launches Prevyn AI for faster cyber defence

Existing customers can now get AI-assisted threat hunting and response without extra cost, as attacks are moving faster than manual investigations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities
Hybrid Cloud

Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities

Fewer than 1 in 20 governments have made major investment, even as concerns over resilience and security push sovereign AI up the agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
Malware

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate

A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cyacomb makes three hires to drive global expansion
Data Protection

Cyacomb makes three hires to drive global expansion

Rising demand for privacy-first digital triage tools is pushing the Edinburgh firm to expand its sales and customer support teams overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Milestone XProtect study finds 133% ROI over three years
Data Analytics

Milestone XProtect study finds 133% ROI over three years

Milestone study finds XProtect users achieved a 133% ROI over three years, with security investigations up to 60% faster.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Malware

Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report

The ranking could boost Group-IB’s profile with security buyers as Gartner’s new category highlights tools that spot cybercrime before attacks escalate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
NCA data disrupts 50,000 fraud accounts in Google tool
Marketing Technologies

NCA data disrupts 50,000 fraud accounts in Google tool

Shared UK crime data has helped Google disable nearly 50,000 fraudulent accounts and expose more than 5,000 fake bank websites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge
Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge

QR code phishing climbed sharply in the quarter, exposing email users to more mobile-led credential theft despite disruption of major infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Pimloc & Dynamic Workflow Solutions team on redaction
Data Protection

Pimloc & Dynamic Workflow Solutions team on redaction

Agencies could cut disclosure delays as the new system automates redaction of body-worn camera, CCTV and phone footage before release.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight
Data Analytics

Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight

Scrutiny of prediction markets is rising as the platform adds blockchain tools to spot insider trading and manipulation across public ledgers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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Ransomware shifts to fewer groups as Thailand targeted
Virtual Private Networks

Ransomware shifts to fewer groups as Thailand targeted

Thailand has joined the ransomware top 10 as fewer groups now drive most attacks, raising the cost of each breach for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Parramatta uses Milestone platform to boost safety
Smart Cities

Parramatta uses Milestone platform to boost safety

Unified surveillance tools will help Parramatta manage public safety, traffic and access across more than 110 sites as development accelerates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
UK police call for better tech after survey backlash
Digital Transformation

UK police call for better tech after survey backlash

Widespread dissatisfaction with fragmented police systems is hampering investigations and morale, a survey of 8,081 UK officers and staff found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide
Data Protection

Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide

Most Australians would adopt AI sooner if tougher safeguards were in place, yet only 1% say they completely trust the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month