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Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results
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
Five Eyes nations want legal access to backdoors to fight 'illegal content'
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
Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies
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
Public divided over police use of facial recognition - survey
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
Europol, FBI, Bitdefender team up on ransomware decryptor
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
Global shareholders sue 'leading' China data centre operator GDS
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
Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement
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
Hitachi Vantara delivers digital evidence management solution for law enforcement
Storage

Hitachi Vantara delivers digital evidence management solution for law enforcement

Law enforcement officials are challenged by compliance policies and procedures such as evidence disclosure rules.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Global cybercrime lord busted, but expert says just a drop in the ocean
Malware

Global cybercrime lord busted, but expert says just a drop in the ocean

Cybereason's senior director says the arrest of the Carbanak gangleader will just look like a 'rounding error' for overall cybercrime profits.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Mastermind of EUR 1 BILLION global cybercrime gang arrested
Malware

Mastermind of EUR 1 BILLION global cybercrime gang arrested

Europol has arrested the suspected leader of the Carbanak gang with the cooperation of law enforcement around the world, but experts remain sceptical.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Unisys unveils 'critical component' for safe cities initiative
Internet of Things

Unisys unveils 'critical component' for safe cities initiative

Unisys launches Digital Investigator, an information management system that aids law enforcement in sharing intelligence.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Wynyard inks $27 million deal with national security bureau
Cybersecurity

Wynyard inks $27 million deal with national security bureau

The Auckland-based company will provide its security solutions to help the bureau solve high consequence crime, security and big data problems.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
Wynyard blows competition away with UK gun deal
Marketing Technologies

Wynyard blows competition away with UK gun deal

Wynyard and Arquebus Solutions have partnered to introduce an advanced gun crime intelligence solution, aiming to bolster global law enforcement efforts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014
Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal
Malware

Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal

Despite a sophisticated attack last month, Facebook says no user data was compromised, attributing its success to a robust security response and culture.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2013
Google's Android Market attacked
Google

Google's Android Market attacked

Hackers could have accessed data stored on affected handsets, says Google who has now issued a security update.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

Crime does pay... to the tune of $2.5m for Wynyard
Data Analytics

Crime does pay... to the tune of $2.5m for Wynyard

Wynyard Group expands Advanced Crime Analytics in Asia Pacific region, secures $2.5m revenue from conditional contract.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
Hackers Kickstart mega security breach...
Data Analytics

Hackers Kickstart mega security breach...

Kickstarter has fallen victim to a global security breach, with hackers gaining access to customer data, prompting immediate security reinforcements.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014
Kiwis receive TechNZ investment
Government

Kiwis receive TechNZ investment

Jade Software in Wellington secures funding from TechNZ to enhance Investigator, their crime-fighting software, used by law enforcement in 29 countries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2010