Cyber security
Building an effective response plan to thwart ransomware attacks requires a methodical and considered approach
Political ideology or financial motives were behind nearly every observed cyberattack on law enforcement
From locking servers so they can demand ransom payments to exposing incriminating files, here’s what police need to know about malicious actors online
The information contained 4,000 unique records including names, job titles, phone numbers and postal addresses
The frauder must spend 21 months in prison along with paying restitutions to his victims
A cybercrime scene can be as challenging to manage as a physical crime scene for investigators
The attack began in 2015, when the pair began installing ransomware on computers of more than 200 victims to extort money
Cyberattacks on 911 communication centers have physical consequences. How can you ensure your department’s security is up to par, and what questions should you ask third-party vendors to protect your assets?
Chief Erika Shields said police body camera and other video is still available
Data collection and analysis techniques currently employed in the intelligence field are paving a new way for agencies to combat human trafficking
In an innovative blow to illicit internet commerce, cyberpolice shut down the world’s leading “darknet” marketplace
Even if your organization has patched against Eternal Blue, Petya ransomware can still spread
The odds of data being corrupted, stolen and held ransom are greater than ever before, necessitating the protection of critical information
Communities that focus on physical safety in their public service announcements could also add messages regarding online security
WikiLeaks said in a lengthy statement that the CIA had “recently” lost control of a massive arsenal of CIA hacking tools as well as associated documentation
In recent years, the FBI has created a vast array of technological and investigative capabilities and partnerships to respond to cyberattacks on American interests
Hackers planted ransomware in 70 percent of the recording devices
The hackers encrypted the department’s management system, which holds reports, bookings and other day-to-day operational data
Our newest Police1 Digital Edition explores police technologies designed to improve your investigations and operations
Police agencies need to assess whether it makes sense to implement a new technology solution using in-house resources
It’s unclear why the websites were targeted
