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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
Bebo UK offers one-click child protection
Online Safety

Bebo UK offers one-click child protection

Bebo introduces 'CEOP Report' button for UK users, allowing instant reporting of child abuse and grooming online, enhancing child protection measures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation
Risk & Compliance

Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation

Property owners are set to get greater assurance after a Hawke’s Bay firm became New Zealand’s first accredited methamphetamine testing provider.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
Developing a roadside test for marijuana intoxication isn’t as easy as it sounds
Law enforcement

Developing a roadside test for marijuana intoxication isn’t as easy as it sounds

THC can fade from blood within hours, leaving police with little to prove impairment and complicating roadside enforcement.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver
Robotics

Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver

The technology could help rescuers triage casualties remotely, after UniSA scientists showed drones can read heart and breathing rates from three metres away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Big winners at risk management awards
Risk & Compliance

Big winners at risk management awards

National organisations were praised for embedding risk into strategy as NZ Police and NZ Cricket took top honours at RiskNZ’s awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Intelligent cameras to help ensure public safety
Surveillance

Intelligent cameras to help ensure public safety

Police could find missing children and suspects faster as the companies prototype AI cameras that learn on the device in real time.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
New location system for mobile emergency calls
Data Protection

New location system for mobile emergency calls

Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch
Fleet Management

CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch

Telogis, whose cloud-based location intelligence software is used in more than 100 countries, is kicking off a delayed job recruitment drive in New.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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