Cybersecurity
In recent years, the landscape of law enforcement has been dramatically transformed by the proliferation of digital evidence
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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?
Police K-9s are being trained to detect the nearly-imperceptible scent found on hard drives, thumb drives and tiny SD cards
Authorities announced 74 arrests in connection to an international business e-mail compromise scheme designed to intercept and hijack wire transfers from businesses and individuals
Chief Erika Shields said police body camera and other video is still available
The Riverside police and fire departments have been hit by a cyberattack twice in the last few weeks
The attack forced Atlanta police to performs some tasks “manually,” including writing reports by hand
Data collection and analysis techniques currently employed in the intelligence field are paving a new way for agencies to combat human trafficking
The governor wants lawmakers to grant the head of the state police the power to issue subpoenas during investigations into sexual offenses targeting kids online
Funding sources are available to assist local police – an important component of effective cybercrime investigation – in the battle against cybercriminals
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
Cyberattacks on police departments are happening more frequently than ever. What can these attacks teach us about staying vigilant?
The Georgetown police and fire departments have received a $69,000 grant that will enable them to better share information and enhance their quality of service to the community
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
Managing IT projects requires a tremendous amount of attention to detail and strong communications skills
When there are communication failures between the project manager, the vendors, the team and executive leadership things get ugly
Police departments have become a particularly attractive target for this type of attack
Gaining unauthorized access to your work email is simpler than you think
Many police agencies have been affected by DDoS attacks in recent years
Protecting your personal information in an online world is a necessary process for officer and family safety
Know your legal options when hate speech or threats are posted on your police department’s social feeds
Jim and Doug discuss some of the things that can be done to prevent an attack, as well as some steps to take in the event that an attack is successful
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