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How scientists are using DNA testing to disrupt international ivory smuggling networks
Showing connections between separate ivory seizures, sometimes across continents, will boost evidence against the organisations and people responsible for elephant poaching and ivory smuggling
No more mail call as Florida prisons replace letters with digital copies
Changes to the mail rules will help prevent contraband from entering state prisons.
‘Scary and chilling’: AI surveillance takes US prisons by storm
Detention facilities install system to scan phone calls. Advocates hail value in fighting crime, prison safety but critics say privacy risks may outweigh benefits.
Amazon, third-party sellers spur fake goods, group says
Third-party marketplaces like the one created by Amazon.com Inc are flooding the US market with imitation goods, according to a report commissioned by a group of retailers and manufacturers.
Bukit Aman: drones effective in helping police to ensure security, control borders
Drones helping police patrol country’s borders, monitor crime scenes and collect evidence to bring to court, says Bukit Aman.
Exclusive: Apple's child protection features spark concern within its own ranks -sources
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A backlash over Apple's move to scan U.S. customer phones and computers for child sex abuse images has grown to include employees speaking out internally, a notable turn in a company famed for its secretive culture, as well as provoking intensified protests from leading technology policy groups.
‘Darknet’ sellers tout face masks for bitcoin, researchers say
“Darknet” trading platforms where contraband from drugs to stolen credit cards usually change hands are offering face masks and other coronavirus-related gear in return for bitcoin, researchers said on March 6.
US lawmakers press Amazon, eBay executives over counterfeit goods
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers urged Amazon.com Inc and eBay Inc executives to take stronger actions against third-party vendors who sell fake, stolen or unsafe goods on their shopping websites.
Hong Kong prison service studying scheme to give all inmates a tablet computer
Inmates could use the devices for email, e-learning, entertainment, and as a means of preparing for life in a technology-saturated world. Part of the ‘smart prison’ project to modernise correctional facilities, the idea has been backed by a prisoners’ rights concern group and a lawmaker.
No drones for kids, according to proposed UK law
The United Kingdom Government's proposed Drone Bill may ban children from piloting drones while giving authorities more powers to shut down drones and fine errant pilots.
