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Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.

Licence Plate Recognition technology is revolutionising vehicle identification in Australia, enhancing traffic management, law enforcement, and parking systems.

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.

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

IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.