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Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM
Hyperscale

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new GM for media systems, aiming to enhance integration and meet growing project and client demands.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Australian firms under-reporting ransomware attacks
Unified Communications

Australian firms under-reporting ransomware attacks

One in 10 Australian businesses failed to report ransomware attacks to law enforcement agencies, encouraging cybercriminals and impeding their capture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Global Stories

Law enforcement stories

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
EduTech

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments
Government

Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

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.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Ransomware

ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Unified Communications

Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees

As deepfake technology proliferates, businesses must safeguard employees against emerging scams, highlighted by a recent US$25 million fraud case in Hong Kong.

By Jayden Soh • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Ransomware

SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Ransomware

NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks

LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Altia unveils Altia HQ to revolutionise investigative tech
Cloud Services

Altia unveils Altia HQ to revolutionise investigative tech

Altia has launched Altia HQ, a revolutionary cloud native platform designed to streamline crime-solving by integrating all investigation tools into one hub, saving time and enhancing efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024
Ransomware

Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024

New research from cybersecurity firm Dragos spotlights a 17% drop in Q1 2024 industrial sector ransomware attacks due to law enforcement action.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
Health Technologies

Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds

Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024

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Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product
Digital Transformation

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product, aiming to bolster innovation and growth with her extensive tech and business transformation experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Digital Barriers partners with Sonic for advanced surveillance solutions
Olympic Games

Digital Barriers partners with Sonic for advanced surveillance solutions

Digital Barriers and Sonic Communications partner to deliver advanced live surveillance solutions to law enforcement, enhancing secure video connectivity via cellular networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Malware

Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity

The evolving ransomware threat is jeopardising business continuity, prompting firms to reassess their cybersecurity and insurance strategies amidst rising attacks.

By Raj Sivaraju • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Trellis Data & CCL Group partner to advance digital forensics
Generative AI

Trellis Data & CCL Group partner to advance digital forensics

Trellis Data and CCL Solutions Group form a pioneering partnership to revolutionise law enforcement with an integrated platform offering AI-enhanced digital forensics capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Motorola Solutions unveils Experience Centre for safety tech in Gurugram
Firewalls

Motorola Solutions unveils Experience Centre for safety tech in Gurugram

Motorola Solutions opens an Experience Centre in Gurugram, India, showcasing safety tech including AI-powered communications, video security and access control to bolster public safety and enterprise security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024