Ring security camera users sue over hacking invasions

Dozens of people who say they were subjected to death threats, racial slurs, and blackmail after in-home Ring smart cameras were hacked are suing...

Security agency staff under Pune police scanner following crimes linked to...

The Pune police have started a drive against security agencies that operate without a licence, and hire persons without local police issuing a character...

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ITBP seeks continuation of internal security role

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) that guards the LAC with China has sought from the government a continued deployment of its troops in internal...

2,800 companies in Sharjah asked to install CCTV cameras

As many as 2,800 industrial companies have been asked to mandatorily install CCTV cameras, even as they will be linked directly to the Sharjah...

Central Railway to form 84 groups on messaging app to ensure...

To strengthen women commuters’ security, the Central Railway (CR) has initiated a new concept called ‘Smart Saheli’. The initiative involves the formation of 84...

UK farmers get their own security advice as cyberattacks increase

The UK's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has issued its first-ever guidance for farmers to help protect their industry from malware and ransomware. With...

Six black spots on expressway on transport authority radar

The regional transport authority (RTA) of Gurugram recently held a meeting with stakeholders involved, including the district administration, on ways to reduce fatalities on...

Paris police banned from using surveillance drones

France’s highest administrative court has prohibited police in Paris from using drones to monitor demonstrations and gatherings on public roads. The Council of...

Private schools oppose new fire safety rules in Karnataka

Private schools, including aided ones, and pre-university schools in Karnataka are crying foul over newly introduced fire safety rules that they say cannot be...

UK constabularies deploy new body-worn camera solution

Police forces rely on body-worn cameras to improve the safety and accountability of their frontline teams, capture evidence and maintain transparency. In the first...

Centre frames new rules for private security agencies and guards

All private security guards will henceforth have to undergo at least 20 days of physical training for crowd control, fire fighting and identification of...

Covid has positive impact on palm vein scanner market

The latest information from Marketsandmarkets shows that the Palm Vein Scanner Market to 2025 will be significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Intersec Saudi Arabia postponed from March to September 2021

The organisers at Messe Frankfurt Middle East have decided jointly with their partners – ACE Group – AlHarithy Company, to move the 4th edition...

ASIS International Opens three new Chapters in India

In addition to the existing Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and the Hyderabad Chapters, the ASIS International Board of directors have approved the creation of three...

IDEMIA to pilot the technology for next generation of biometric cards...

In a context where global demand for contactless payments is booming, biometric cards are best placed to ensure secure, hygienic, and convenient payments. The...

Apple wins a patent for palm ID biometric authentication that could...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent for another biometric methodology relating to a user's Palm ID to authenticate access...

Two-thirds of businesses anticipating rise in Covid-themed phishing attacks in 2021,...

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of business decision makers are anticipating Covid-themed phishing attacks targeting their companies to increase in 2021, according to new...

Angad Rajain wins Young Security Entrepreneur of the year Award

Mr. Angad Rajain, Global Chief Strategy Officer of the Tenon Group companies has been awarded the Young Security Entrepreneur of the year award by...

LenelS2 announces distribution agreement to resell Invixium IXM TITAN Solution to...

LenelS2 has announced a global distribution agreement to resell Invixium’s contactless biometric solutions through the LenelS2™ OnGuard® and NetBox™ value-added reseller (VAR) channels. The...