National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyberattackers are coming for public safety; prepare now

Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks

5 tactics to protect your police agency from ransomware

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Police departments have become a particularly attractive target for this type of attack

Review: A radio nerd checks out the N-Ear 360 Flex radio earpiece

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N-ear Inc.

Braided fiber lines and a micro-speaker offer superior sound quality and allow the wearer to hear ambient noise as well as radio transmission for situational awareness

Key steps to managing a cybercrime scene

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A cybercrime scene can be as challenging to manage as a physical crime scene for investigators

6 things cops should do when they suspect their email has been hacked

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Gaining unauthorized access to your work email is simpler than you think

DDoS cyber attacks: 3 things cops should know

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Many police agencies have been affected by DDoS attacks in recent years

How cops can protect themselves from doxxing

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Protecting your personal information in an online world is a necessary process for officer and family safety

Are social media threats to law enforcement a cybercrime?

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Know your legal options when hate speech or threats are posted on your police department's social feeds

Policing Matters Podcast: How cops can protect themselves from cyber attacks

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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