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Smartphones now underpin criminal investigations worldwide, with 97% of cases drawing on mobile data as agencies race to keep pace.

A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.

Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.

AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.

New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.

Pune's Fergusson College Road has launched an AI traffic system by SenSen.ai, issuing 742 e-challans in 13 days to boost safety and transparency.

The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.

Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.

Barracuda Networks launches BarracudaONE, an AI-powered platform to unify cybersecurity tools and ease complexity for Australian IT and security professionals.

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.

Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.

Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.

A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

The UK's recent Spring Statement has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, who back the Chancellor's GBP £3.25 billion investment in AI for public service efficiency.

As women ascend to leadership roles, they often grapple with being unheard; but overcoming this challenge is vital for future generations, particularly in male-dominated fields.

NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.