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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE EYE-ON-TECH Business email fraud attacks


jump by 25% Cyber-criminals are sending more emails than ever before to defraud organisations, according to a new report, Protecting People, from Proofpoint. The firm analysed more than 600 million emails, revealing that the number of email fraud attacks per targeted company rose 25% from the previous quarter, and 85% from the same time last year. What’s more, in analyzing seven million mobile apps and hundreds of social media accounts, Proofpoint discovered that malicious actors are increasingly finding ways to bypass social media security tools and accurately spoofing senior staff members’ identities. The report revealed that phishing links sent through social media platforms shot up by 30% whilst individual contributors and lower-level management made up around 60% of highly- targeted attack targets. Workers in operations and production functions represented 23% of highly-targeted attack victims. Read more…


AI for physical security – 4


current applications Techemergence.com has researched where AI comes into play in the physical security industry in order to answer the following questions:


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What types of AI applications are currently in use in physical security?


What tangible results has AI driven in physical security?


Are there any common trends among these innovation efforts?


• How could these trends affect the future of physical security?


Read their findings here…


Axis Communications launches four-in-one camera with 360-degree view in all lighting


include multiple thermal sensors, high definition optical cameras and horizon alignment. Read more…


conditions Axis Communications has introduced a multi- directional network camera with four varifocal camera heads for greater flexibility. The AXIS P3717-PLE offers a panoramic 360° overview or combination of overviews and zoomed-in details. IR illumination through individually controllable LEDs provides clarity in low light or darkness. It says the camera can be deployed in any outdoor or indoor area, from shopping malls and warehouses to hallway intersections and outer corners of buildings. Read more…


Genetec Security Center integrates with fingerprint


authentication platform Users of Genetec Security Center can now supplement access cards and PIN codes with fingerprint authentication from ievo Ltd, a biometric fingerprint solutions developer which has joined Genetec’s technology partnership programme. Fingerprint authentication systems from the company can now be integrated with Genetec’s flagship, unified, open-architecture platform, Security Center. Read more…


PureTech Systems introduces VisionViewTM 180 Camera for outdoor perimeter security


PureTech Systems’ first entry into the security imager market, the VisionViewTM 180 camera, says its the next-generation outdoor security camera. It combines three EO CCTV imagers and three thermal imagers into a single housing, providing 180-degree coverage for both day and night operation. VisionView 180’s features


The rising role of IT in physical


access control A new study by HID Global highlights the shift towards increased involvement of the IT department in physical access control. Based on responses from 1,600+ IT professionals the white paper, The Rising Role of IT in Physical Access Control, details:


• Why IT is becoming more involved with physical access control


• What pain points IT encounters with access control systems


• Best practices in building relationships between IT and physical security Access the white paper here...


Making your surveillance


cyber secure In an increasingly-connected world, network and cyber protection have become more important than ever before. It is essential that organizations take the necessary measures to ensure the highest level of security for their networks and IP cameras, encoders, NVRs and DVRs. This white paper from Hanwha Techwin America explores a number of best practices to strengthen device security and prevent unauthorized access, protecting end users' video surveillance systems and their overall network. Access the white paper here...


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