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Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.
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AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
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Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
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High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.
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AI traffic system in Pune boosts safety & transparency in city

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Pune's Fergusson College Road has launched an AI traffic system by SenSen.ai, issuing 742 e-challans in 13 days to boost safety and transparency.
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Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.
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Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Barracuda Networks launches BarracudaONE, an AI-powered platform to unify cybersecurity tools and ease complexity for Australian IT and security professionals.
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Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.
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Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
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AI platform deployed to enhance safety at Vindhyachal Temple

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Staqu Technologies has teamed up with the Uttar Pradesh government to deploy the JARVIS AI platform at Vindhyachal Temple, enhancing security and crowd management.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Motorola secures NOK 1.78 billion contract in Norway deal

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Motorola Solutions has secured a NOK 1.78 billion contract to enhance Norway's critical communications network for emergency services through the 2030s.
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AI in enterprise shifts focus to practical applications

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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As 2025 nears, enterprises are pivoting towards pragmatic AI applications, focusing on efficiency rather than the anticipated sweeping changes.
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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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TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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TCCA has highlighted the need for standards compliance in mission-critical broadband applications to enhance efficiency for critical communications users.
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BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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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.
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Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Web attackers exploit unmonitored channels like WebRTC and WebSockets to smuggle malware past Secure Web Gateways, bypassing traditional network defences.
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Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
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Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.
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ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.