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Group-IB named Gartner vendor in incident response guide
Data Protection

Group-IB named Gartner vendor in incident response guide

Cybersecurity buyers may see faster response times, as the guide spotlights Group-IB among providers offering round-the-clock support and preparedness work.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
xReality wins first European defence deal with Sweden
Emergency services

xReality wins first European defence deal with Sweden

The Swedish order gives xReality a foothold in Europe as NATO defence spending rises and could open more training sales across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops
Drones

Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops

Fragmented drone systems are slowing emergency decisions as agencies juggle multiple platforms, sensors and command tools in fast-moving incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data
Software-as-a-Service

Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data

Agencies using separate dispatch and records systems could gain faster access to joined-up data as the two companies integrate their tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
VORTIQ-X launches real-time child exploitation detector
Data Protection

VORTIQ-X launches real-time child exploitation detector

Irish platforms may face fresh pressure to spot grooming earlier as a new system flags suspicious chats before abuse escalates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Operator XR launches MR-1 after AUD $5.6m US defence deal
Mixed Reality

Operator XR launches MR-1 after AUD $5.6m US defence deal

The Australian group is turning funded development into sales, with an initial MR-1 order already secured after the US Defence project ended.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Group-IB launches Prevyn AI for faster cyber defence
Security Operations Centres

Group-IB launches Prevyn AI for faster cyber defence

Existing customers can now get AI-assisted threat hunting and response without extra cost, as attacks are moving faster than manual investigations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities
Hybrid Cloud

Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities

Fewer than 1 in 20 governments have made major investment, even as concerns over resilience and security push sovereign AI up the agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
Malware

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate

A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Cyacomb makes three hires to drive global expansion
Data Protection

Cyacomb makes three hires to drive global expansion

Rising demand for privacy-first digital triage tools is pushing the Edinburgh firm to expand its sales and customer support teams overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Milestone XProtect study finds 133% ROI over three years
Data Analytics

Milestone XProtect study finds 133% ROI over three years

Milestone study finds XProtect users achieved a 133% ROI over three years, with security investigations up to 60% faster.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Malware

Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report

The ranking could boost Group-IB’s profile with security buyers as Gartner’s new category highlights tools that spot cybercrime before attacks escalate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

Payments Canada urges cross-sector anti-fraud strategy
Data Protection

Payments Canada urges cross-sector anti-fraud strategy

Fraud is moving across Canada's payments ecosystem, prompting calls for banks, telecoms and platforms to share data and coordinate defences.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief
Data Protection

Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief

The hire comes as live facial recognition in British shops faces mounting scrutiny over privacy, accountability and safeguards for shoppers and staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
NTT DATA & HTX to co-develop AI for Singapore security
Data Analytics

NTT DATA & HTX to co-develop AI for Singapore security

Rising scam losses in Singapore are pushing police tech investment, as the pair plan forensic and AI tools to speed investigations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Ransomware shifts to fewer groups as Thailand targeted
Virtual Private Networks

Ransomware shifts to fewer groups as Thailand targeted

Thailand has joined the ransomware top 10 as fewer groups now drive most attacks, raising the cost of each breach for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
UK police call for better tech after survey backlash
Digital Transformation

UK police call for better tech after survey backlash

Widespread dissatisfaction with fragmented police systems is hampering investigations and morale, a survey of 8,081 UK officers and staff found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide
Data Protection

Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide

Most Australians would adopt AI sooner if tougher safeguards were in place, yet only 1% say they completely trust the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026