Law enforcement stories

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as ‘quick-money’ offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

UK police and trading standards use AI and social media tracking to combat a 59% rise in illegal disposable vape sales following their ban.

Research links Asian iGaming firm BBIN and Vault Viper to extensive cyber-enabled fraud and organised crime across Southeast Asia and beyond.

NZTA and Verra Mobility launched a cloud-based system to enhance road safety camera incident processing, improving enforcement and supporting safer roads in New Zealand.

Kmart breached Australian privacy laws by using facial recognition in 28 stores without proper consent, collecting biometric data to tackle refund fraud.

Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.

SYTECH has adopted the new UK Forensic Science Regulator Code, enhancing its digital forensic standards and commitment to quality and compliance.

DroneShield's new RfPatrol plugin integrates real-time drone detection into the TAK ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for over 250,000 global users.

UK banks have refunded GBP £112m to victims of APP fraud under new rules, yet scam levels continue to rise, prompting calls for stronger prevention measures.

Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.

Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.

Microsoft has seized 338 websites linked to RaccoonO365, disrupting a phishing service that stole 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials across 94 countries.

Lloyds Banking Group has become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security among UK small and medium firms.

UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.

DroneShield boosts its Ukraine operations via a new partnership, enhancing AI counter-drone tech shaped by battlefield experience for use in 40+ countries.

StarHub launches ScamSafe app in Singapore to block scam calls and SMS, offering free six-month access before a monthly subscription begins.

Electronic Frontiers Australia disputes government claims that age assurance tech is private and robust, citing flawed methodology and privacy risks.

X Reality Group secures an AUD $2.1 million grant to enhance AI in its Operator XR training systems used by defence and law enforcement agencies.

X Reality Group has secured a AUD $5.71 million contract to supply its Operator XR training systems to the Texas Department of Public Safety by 2026.