LockBit disrupted by international law enforcement coalition - but what will those agents do with the victims' data?

Law enforcement agencies from 10 countries have disrupted infamous ransomware gang LockBit's operations by taking control of its data leak website.
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Mul-T-Lock gears up for new commercial vehicle protection range

With commercial vehicle crime continuing to rise according to the latest crime survey statistics, security specialist Mul-T-Lock has introduced a new portfolio of vehicle security solutions, designed to offer the ultimate protection. Latest figures show that 11,714[1] vans were stolen in the UK over the past year, and £3.5bn[2] worth of equipment was taken.  
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CDVI releases energy-saving low consumption Maglocks

Global physical security manufacturer CDVI is investing in green technology for the future. The company has released a new range of electro-magnetic locks which consume much less power than the previous model under normal operation.
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SECO-LARM unveils latest innovation: the ENFORCER Post-Mount Bluetooth Keypad and Proximity Reader

SECO-LARM proudly unveils its latest innovation: the ENFORCER Post-Mount Bluetooth Keypad and Proximity Reader, seamlessly integrating its Bluetooth wireless access control technology into a robust, IP65 weatherproof enclosure designed for gate and vehicle barrier control.
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Hanwha Vision launches AI-based Radiometric Thermal Cameras

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched its AI-based high-performance radiometric thermal camera range. These compact cameras meet the needs of customers requiring precise temperature measurements, from -40°C to 550°C.
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Nineteen Group acquires SASIG

The award-winning Nineteen Group has announced that it has acquired The Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG), a networking and thought leadership forum for the cyber security industry.

Over its 20 years, SASIG has created a strong networking community for cybersecurity professionals. It supports the development of the industry through a series of physical events, webinars and skills festivals. SASIG provides an environment where cyber security practitioners can gather, enabling candid discussions and knowledge exchange on critical cyber security issues.
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Businesses turn to AI-enabled video to boost productivity

New research from Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has found that almost one-third (31%) of European business leaders champion AI-enabled video as a means of solving their business challenges.

This is nearly double the number who favour automation and robotics (17%) and almost the same as those who see 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT) as key to solving their challenges (32%). 
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Westminster Security Group acquires Crown Consulting

Westminster Security, a leading provider of protective security services, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Crown Consulting (Projects) Ltd via the acquisition of a majority shareholding.

Crown Consulting is a prominent risk management consultancy that carries out impactful work across the globe assisting clients in complex environments.
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Hickleys: On the road again

The Hickleys team hit the road again this month to attend Lock Expo 2024. We are delighted to once again to be primary sponsors of the show and help to ensure this event remains on the locksmithing calendar. Lock Expo is without doubt the primary Q1 show for the locksmithing industry each year, so to be able to help the show continue running through our sponsorship is a real honour for everyone at Hickleys.
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Abloy UK launches KL100 Aperio Wireless Cabinet Lock for healthcare environments

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Codelocks stress the wide-ranging impacts of fire door regulations on UK businesses

Newbury-based lock manufacturer, Codelocks was visited by Laura Farris, Newbury MP, last week to discuss the critical implications of proposed changes to fire door testing requirements for UK businesses.
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Halo scores hat-trick with Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City football clubs

Halo Solutions has scored a hat-trick after Premier League club Nottingham Forest FC, Championship club Birmingham City FC and Chelsea FC became the latest football clubs to integrate its award-winning incident and task management software, Halo (v5).
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New director slashes response times for growing security firm

The instant impact of a newly-appointed director at one of the South West's most ambitious security firms has seen it slash its emergency response times to less than half the national average.
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