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Exploring Modern Investigation Software for Police Departments
Police investigators work with an unprecedented amount of data, from social media to digital forensics. As criminal networks grow more sophisticated, and data sources continue to grow in volume and complexity, investigation software has become essential for accelerating investigations and boosting case resolution rates. But what exactly is investigation software and how does it…
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Inside Law Enforcement’s Battle with Dark Web Cybercrime
Law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to crack down on cybercrime taking place on the dark web, particularly focusing on ransomware and the sale of stolen credentials. Recent law enforcement operations have demonstrated significant progress, but highlight the complexities involved in combatting dark web cybercrime infrastructure. In May 2024, a member of a…
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The Importance of Dark Web Monitoring for Threat Intelligence
In the vast expanse of the internet, there is a hidden realm known as the dark web. Often associated with illicit activities, the dark web is a critical area for cybersecurity professionals to monitor in order to protect against potential threats. This blog post delves into the importance of dark web monitoring, the types of…
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CDR Analysis Software: From Call Data to Police Insights
Dealing with vast amounts of data is a daily challenge in modern law enforcement. One critical source of data is Call Data Records (CDR), which contain metadata of phone calls, including timestamps, call durations and locations. Analyzing these records effectively can provide law enforcement with valuable intelligence. However, the sheer volume and complexity of the…
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Cognyte’s LUMINAR Recognized by Gartner® as an Example Vendor for Threat Intelligence
The cyber threat landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, posing significant challenges for organizations worldwide. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, SOC teams are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up, often hampered by a shortage of skilled personnel. The increasing complexity of threats and resource constraints make it more critical than ever for…
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The Influence of Regional Conflicts on the Hacktivist Landscape
In today’s volatile global landscape, regional conflicts are no longer confined to physical borders—they are increasingly playing out in the cyber domain, with hacktivist groups taking center stage. The Evolving Hacktivism Threat Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, the Russo-Ukrainian conflict has significantly transformed the hacktivist landscape. While hacktivism activities…
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Vulnerability Intelligence: Proactively Identify and Prioritize Your Security Weaknesses
Learn how to leverage vulnerability intelligence and why it is a critical component of your organization’s cybersecurity strategy. Understanding Vulnerability Intelligence As the number of software systems used by organizations grows exponentially, so too has the number of vulnerabilities that expose them to exploitation by threat actors. As a direct effect of the rapid rise…
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When the Music Stopped: Foiled Taylor Swift Plot Shows Need for Investigative Analytics
Shake it off? Not this time. The music of pop superstar Taylor Swift has long been a rallying cry for fans facing adversity. But a thwarted terrorist plot targeting the singer’s summer concerts in Vienna proved that security threats can’t be overcome with pop anthems alone. In early August, Austrian authorities announced they had prevented…
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Entity Resolution: A Critical Capability for Police Departments
For police officers, making sense of vast amounts of digital information is just as important as being in the field. Entity resolution is the key to linking scattered data about individuals or locations from various sources and ensuring no critical insights are missed. Let’s delve into its role in law enforcement, why it’s essential, and…
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Detective in the Machine: How AI is Revolutionizing Law Enforcement and Intelligence Work
A look at AI-powered tools and their impact on law enforcement agencies’ ability to extract actionable intelligence from vast amounts of data.
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