High-tech Mobile Drone Vehicle to enhance Lucknow Police’s surveillance ops

The police authorities in urban regions of Uttar Pradesh often rely on drone surveillance, especially during crowded events. In a move to enhance drone...

Memphis Police Department receives $1.9M federal boost for surveillance and safety...

The Memphis Police Department's crime-fighting capabilities just got a $1.9 million boost from the federal government, designated for the department's surveillance technology and officer...

NHAI to deploy 125 cameras on Dwarka Expressway for enhanced surveillance

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled a project to install 125 cameras along the Dwarka Expressway, encompassing both Delhi and Gurugram...

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Israel reportedly using facial recognition and Google Photos to conduct mass...

Israel is deploying a mass facial recognition program in Gaza, conducting surveillance of Palestinians without their knowledge or consent, according to a new report...

Only 4% of companies in India ‘mature’ to tackle cyber threats:...

Just 4 per cent of companies in India have a “mature” level of readiness needed to manage cybersecurity risks and 3 per cent are...

France asks 46 countries for help with Paris Olympics security

France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris...

RBI alerts banks on heightened cyber security threats, gives action plan...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned some banks, urging them to fortify their defences against potential cyber attacks, as per a Moneycontrol...

Lawmakers propose a new federal office to regulate workplace surveillance tech

A pair of House Democrats in the United States have introduced legislation that would require employers to be more transparent about their use of...

Introducing facial recognition-enabled CCTV cameras in trains raises privacy concerns :...

Indian Railways’ plans to introduce facial recognition-enabled CCTV cameras inside train coaches across India is a big departure from the right to privacy, says...

HID report highlights rise of Biometric Authentication, Mobile ID

A new report from HID Global suggests that mobile-based digital IDs are about to boom in popularity. A key finding of the “2024 State...

IIT Kanpur’s unique ‘flying saucer’ for surveillance uses sunlight to fly

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed a unique surveillance drone powered entirely by solar energy. This innovative creation, named 'Maral' promises...

Study demonstrates need for new fire safety rules for methanol-fueled ships

A new fire safety study by survival technology solutions provider Survitec finds that existing fire-fighting methods used to extinguish machinery space spray and pool...

Union Health Ministry issues advisory to states, UTs on preventing hospital...

With temperatures rising across the country, the Union Health Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have issued a joint advisory to all...

City of Cambridge makes cyber security top priority after Hamilton attack

After two Ontario municipalities were hit with cyber attacks within a three week span, the City of Cambridge is beefing up its own security...

AI Cameras successful in identifying blacklisted individuals at Pune station

The AI-powered surveillance system, a pilot project jointly launched by the Indian Railways and Jio, has showcased its capability to identify blacklisted individuals and...

SIS Strikes a ‘Hat Trick’: Now in Top 10 Companies in...

SIS Enterprises, has struck “Hat Trick” SIS Enterprises by achieving the remarkable feat by becoming the first company ever to be ranked in the Top...

Major cyber attack on Iran’s railway network

Hacker group APT Iran has infiltrated the cyber infrastructure of Iran's Railway Company in the latest such attack on government networks, with documents revealing...

Airbnb to ban security cameras inside guest homes to prioritise privacy

Airbnb has said it is banning security cameras inside guest homes so as to prioritise privacy. The home rental platform previously allowed indoor security cameras...

Industrial Safety and Disaster Risk Reduction requires investing in advanced systems...

NEW DELHI, 18 March 2024: Mr Rajendra Singh, Member, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Govt of India today while inaugurating the ‘Conference on Industrial...