AN INTERPOL assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the proliferation of cyber crime has shown a significant target shift from individuals and small businesses to major corporations, Governments and critical infrastructure. [Read More]

CORPORATE INSOLVENCIES dropped to their lowest point since 2016*, with 274 companies in the UK entering administration in the second quarter of 2020. That’s according to an analysis of notices in The Gazette by KPMG’s Restructuring practice. This represents a 28% fall from the year’s first three months. [Read More]

THE NINTH episode of the fortnightly Security Matters Podcast for practising professionals in the security business sector is now live to view. Each episode features a round-up and analysis of the biggest news stories published on the magazine’s website in addition to discussions with specially selected professionals from the security business sector. [Read More]

THE INTERNATIONAL market for holography continues to hold-up despite the impact of COVID-19, with strong confidence that trading will soon return to normal levels. That’s the key finding of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association’s (IHMA) latest study. [Read More]

THE POLICE Federation of England and Wales has been given the opportunity to help improve investigations carried out by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as the watchdog launches an overhaul project. [Read More]

DAHUA UK and Ireland has introduced its Three-in-One surveillance cameras to the UK market through Blue Helix. Currently available in 2 MP and 5 MP variants with an 8 MP model on the horizon, the cameras offer full-colour technology with powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) functions and active deterrent warnings to help reduce false alarm rates and improve target search. [Read More]

ACCORDING TO the Supply Chain Resilience Report 2020 published by 3D Hubs, cyber security issues have affected less than 10% of organisations over the past decade compared to 60% of business that have suffered directly as a result of COVID-19 disruption since March. [Read More]

HOME SECRETARY Priti Patel has paid tribute to the work transacted by firefighters throughout the Coronavirus pandemic while on a scheduled visit to the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. [Read More]