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DigiCert and CI Plus have announced that DigiCert CI Plus certificates have been issued to more than one billion devices, providing proven PKI-based common trust standards across the diverse television industry ecosystem.  The CI Plus (Common Interface Plus, or CI+) technical specification is an extension of the original Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) common standard that provides additional protection for pay-TV content. […]

Milestone Systems has decided to adopt and implement the G7 Code of Conduct for advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, becoming one of the first companies to do so. “We need rules to ensure AI is being developed to serve humanity. But companies should not wait for regulation. They must take their own steps to identify

The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) have announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. Throughout the week, NCA will emphasise the critical significance of digital privacy for both consumers and businesses through a series of educational webinars featuring experts from various industries. “Knowing

A comprehensive analysis of the Metaverse’s key challenges, threats and harms from a law enforcement perspective is outlined in a new INTERPOL White Paper that was recently published. Contributing towards a secure-by-design Metaverse, the document identifies current and potential Metacrimes, such as grooming, radicalisation and cyber-physical attacks against critical infrastructure, as well as theft of

Ice, fire, and vibration are only a few examples of demanding conditions a video surveillance system must endure. In a new experiment, Axis Communications is demonstrating how its camera can withstand all kinds of conditions by freezing it below the ice in a hockey rink, catching the impossible angle. Known for its work in network technology, Axis

Ipsotek, an Eviden business, have announced its award of three distinct contracts to deploy cutting-edge technology at Cluj, Sibiu, and Satu Mare airports in Romania. Ipsotek was awarded the projects through its partner UTI Construction and Facility Management (UTI CFM), a top system integrator with vast expertise in civil and critical infrastructure solutions, to deliver state-of-the-art video

SentinelOne have announced that it has agreed to acquire PingSafe. The acquisition of PingSafe’s cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP), when combined with SentinelOne’s cloud workload security and cloud data security capabilities, is expected to provide companies with a fully integrated platform that drives better coverage, hygiene and automation across their entire cloud footprint. The planned integration of PingSafe’s CNAPP

The Dubai Police Women’s Team has confirmed their readiness for the second participation in the 2024 Emirates Tactical Teams Challenge, scheduled from February 3rd to 7th at the Al Ruwayyah training facility. This comes after their successful performance in last year’s fourth edition of the challenge. In their debut at the 2023 UAE SWAT Challenge,

Argenbright Group is adding to its ASEL senior leadership as part of its growing vision for the security and risk management company. ASEL welcomes Dan Hardy as its Group Managing Director, Brendan Musgrove as Chief Operating Officer for Manned Guarding and Martin Smethurst as its new Chief Customer Officer.  Dan Hardy is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the security industry.

The Dubai Maritime Sector played a vital role in ensuring the security of nine maritime sites and 14 events during the New Year’s Eve celebrations in 2024, through the deployment of 16 maritime patrols, comprising 176 personnel and specialised divers from the Maritime Rescue and Maritime Security sections. Additionally, strategic partners of the Event Security

The International Centre for Forensic Science (ICFS) at Dubai Police recently hosted a delegation of female students from Zayed University. The visit aimed to familiarise the students with the various scientific specialisations within the  General Department of Forensic Evidence and Criminology subdivisions and sections and demonstrate how each supports police and security operations. Major Mohammed

Diego Nicolás Marset Alba, a reputed drug kingpin and brother to the leader of the “Primer Cartel Uruguayo” cartel, was arrested in Brazil on Tuesday 26 December as part of a regional police operation involving INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) in Brasilia, La Paz, Asuncion and Montevideo. 22-year-old Uruguayan national Diego Marset had been avoiding

A criminal group responsible for the illegal streaming of 72 Korean and international channels and the distribution of nearly 110,000 video files has been dismantled following joint action between authorities in Korea, Indonesia and INTERPOL. The illegal service had been running for approximately nine years, capitalising on the high demand among Korean expatriates for domestic

Dubai Police recently concluded the ‘Humanitarian Forensic Action Training’ course with the participation of 36 personnel from Dubai Police, as well as representatives from local and international organisations, including India, Chile and Indonesia. The course, organised by the International Centre for Forensic Sciences (ICFS) at the General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology in Dubai

A transcontinental police operation, featuring INTERPOL, against online financial crime has concluded with almost 3,500 arrests and seizures of USD 300 million (approx. EUR 273 million) worth of assets across 34 countries. The six-month Operation HAECHI IV (July-December 2023) targeted seven types of cyber-enabled scams: voice phishing, romance scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, money laundering

In the first operation coordinated across Asia by INTERPOL against illicit firearms, authorities in 10 countries have made over 1,700 arrests and seized 714 firearms, 921 parts and components, and 45,383 rounds of ammunition. From 13 – 24 November, Operation Trigger-Salvo II aimed to disrupt the cross-border movement of firearms, and determine potential links between

OSP Cyber Academy and the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference have announced they have set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Most People to Take an Online Internet Safety Lesson in 24 hours’. The record was set during the Arab International Cybersecurity (AISC) Conference in Bahrain, where 1550 people from 44 countries completed the lesson in 24 hours,

Nedap have announced the launch of a SaaS access control system titled Access AtWork, which brings convenience and security together in one solution. Access AtWork meets the needs of companies looking to replace their outdated on-premises systems with modern and easy-to-use software that provides better insights with less effort and smaller investment. Complementary solutions in

Qognify, part of Hexagon have announced Qognify VMS 7.4. The latest version of its enterprise-class video management software (VMS) gives organisations greater operational flexibility and video availability, inside and outside the control room. A standout component of Qognify VMS 7.4 is the new Qognify Web Client. Built from the ground up, it leverages the latest streaming

An INTERPOL-coordinated operation against people smuggling and human trafficking across the Americas has led to 257 arrests, the rescue of 163 potential victims and the detection of nearly 12,000 irregular migrants from 69 different countries. During Operation Turquesa V, authorities in 33 countries carried out more than 850,000 checks at major transit points to disrupt

Zimperium have released its annual Mobile Banking Heist report, which highlights the continued evolution and success of mobile banking trojans around the globe. In particular, the research uncovered that 29 malware families targeted 1,800 banking applications across 61 countries last year. In comparison, last year’s report uncovered 10 prolific malware families targeting 600 banking apps. Banking trojans

A recent survey of 1000 office workers conducted by CybSafe has laid bare the stark reality of cybersecurity’s position on the workplace priority ladder. The findings indicate a disconnect between the perceived importance of cybersecurity training and the prioritisation of daily work tasks. Everyday Tasks Trump Cybersecurity The research found a substantial number of employees

Secretary General of INTERPOL Jürgen Stock recently welcomed the communique issued by the G7 Interior and Security Ministers meeting on 10 December. After briefing the G7 meeting on cyber-enabled fraud and transnational organised crime, the Secretary General said: “We warmly welcome the G7’s commitment to fight transnational organised crime, an international crisis that is undermining the rule

The UK, led by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and international partners have called out the Russian Intelligence Services for a campaign of malicious cyber activity attempting to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes. The NCSC – a part of GCHQ – assesses that Star Blizzard, a group that has been identified using

John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi, has shared his views on how to juggle reducing risks and getting the price right when it comes to access control and security. When you think of access control and security, this often conjures up an image of formidable protection, putting up barriers that will repulse all intruders and

His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, inspected the force’s stand at the COP28 conference in the Green Zone at Expo City. During his tour, Al Marri reviewed the Dubai Police’s latest environment-friendly projects and initiatives, emphasising its commitment to adopting projects and initiatives that yield significant results in protecting

Over 70 people have been arrested in two operations to tackle environmental crime coordinated by INTERPOL, which were announced ahead of a major meeting on crime and the environment, that took place at the COP28 Summit. Environmental crime has become the third most lucrative industry for transnational organised crime groups, generating up to USD 280

To address the growth and sophistication of transnational organised crime, INTERPOL’s recent centennial General Assembly closed with a call to action to tackle this ‘epidemic’. Faced with greater connectivity between criminal groups and the parallel expansion of illicit activities, the Vienna Declaration sets out five priority actions to ensure law enforcement is better supported in

Recently, 360 Vision Technology and Obsidian joined forces to protect a Critical National Infrastructure site, which they did with the help of Predator Radar cameras. Encompassing a vast Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) site with almost 10 miles of fenceline and borders facing open water, the task of protecting the site’s perimeter reliably, and detecting potential

INTERPOL have shared their new Biometric Hub, which allows officers to identify suspected terrorists or criminals through direct photo and fingerprint checks against INTERPOL databases. In mid-November, a fugitive migrant smuggler was subject to a police check in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a group of migrants crossing the Balkans towards Western Europe. Wanted on

i-confidential have announced that five years since becoming employee owned, the vendor loan used to acquire a 55% ownership stake in the business has been fully repaid on schedule. i-confidential is one of Scotland’s cyber powerhouses that works with the largest banks, retailers, and insurance providers in the world.  The organisation delivers a portfolio of

LiveAction have announced its partnership with Shifra. With a primary focus on the Middle East, Shifra will deliver LiveAction’s full product portfolio in addition to technical, pre- and post-sales support.  The offering will include LiveAction’s leading network performance management (NPM) solutions. LiveAction’s Network Intelligence platform transforms complex data into actionable insights, providing organisations with a