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Ransomware attacks reach record high in 2023, Cyberint report reveals

Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Data Analytics

MongoDB introduces Atlas Vector Search & Search Nodes for next-gen applications

MongoDB rolls out Atlas Vector Search and Search Nodes, aiming to assist organisations in building and scaling advanced applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Law enforcement

MSAB announces the appointment of new Tech Evangelist

Former UK police officer Adam Firman appointed as MSAB's Tech Evangelist. His expertise will aid law enforcement agencies in digital forensics.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2023

Data Privacy

OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data

The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Milestone Systems

In this interview, Brett discusses how the pandemic has affected the field for smart video deployments, new innovations for the company, and more.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021

AR, VR & Metaverse

Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results

The University of South Australia finds overwhelming evidence in favour of using VR in the courtroom by putting jurors in the middle of a crime scene.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021

Encryption

Five Eyes nations want legal access to backdoors to fight 'illegal content'

The nations argue that encryption can make the enforcement of public safety difficult, particularly when it comes to serious problems like child exploitation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020

Hyperscale

Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies

The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Surveillance

Public divided over police use of facial recognition - survey

The response comes as the European Union considers a ban on the use of facial recognition tech by law enforcement.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Malware

Europol, FBI, Bitdefender team up on ransomware decryptor

The decryptor neutralises the latest versions of GandCrab – the most prolific families of file-encrypting malware to date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019

Hyperscale

Global shareholders sue 'leading' China data centre operator GDS

The lawsuit believes GDS has been engaged in a 'ruse' to enrich insiders by acquiring data centers that aren't as valuable as the company claims.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.

By Rob Leffert • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

Commerce Commission

Construction companies charged with ‘cartel conduct’

Taxpayers could face higher costs after New Zealand's first criminal cartel prosecution was filed over alleged bid rigging on Auckland projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Malware

Kaspersky honoured by Singapore Police for cybercrime efforts

Kaspersky, the cybersecurity company, has won the APPACT Appreciation Award for its contributions to cyber resilience in Singapore.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Sustainability

Low-emission zones gaining global popularity

Stockholm will bar petrol and diesel cars from its centre from late 2024, raising air-quality hopes but prompting grid and charging worries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2023

SAP

SAP New Zealand appoints Nick Olney & Tim Ellis as senior industry advisor & senior account executive

German software company SAP hires senior executives Nick Olney and Tim Ellis for their Public Sector team in New Zealand to accelerate digitization.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022

University of Otago

12 ways New Zealand can strengthen its border

Repeated COVID-19 border failures have exposed gaps in New Zealand's managed isolation system, prompting calls for tougher controls and better quarantine.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Feb 2021