Cybersecurity
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Struggling with a cybersecurity talent shortage and high turnover? These actionable strategies can help you recruit and retain the experts your cybercrime unit needs to combat growing digital threats
Beware bad actors’ tricks and t(h)reats
The biggest crime bust in British history saw officers make 746 arrests and recover £54M and more than 2 tons of drugs
The data was leaked after a breach at a Houston-based web development firm that handles websites for several PDs
Attorney General William Barr said the FBI would use its regional joint terrorism task forces to ‘identify criminal organizers’
As children’s internet usage increases, investigators have seen an alarming uptick in the solicitation of explicit content
“Operation COVID Crackdown” led to the arrests of men ages 20 to 74 who took advantage of children’s increased online presence to attempt to exploit them
How to protect your data as cybercriminals capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic
Ransomware and cyberattacks on police departments have forced law enforcement to get creative in targeting the tools at hackers’ disposal
Representatives from the Five Eyes countries addressed the challenges of modern policing around the world
The city had numerous problems, including losing its email system and 911 dispatchers not being able to enter calls into their computers
Police email and the shared lab system is now back online and prosecutors will look at re-charging cases that were dropped because of the computer issues
An increasingly connected society has created a breeding ground for criminal activity that often goes undetected
The information contained 4,000 unique records including names, job titles, phone numbers and postal addresses
Protecting youths from cyberbullying and exploitation requires a concerted effort by parents, law enforcement, schools and the community
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
