Organisation: Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau

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<p>Gardaí identified and rescued 85 child victims of sexual exploitation with the aid of high-tech software. Stock picture</p>

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Software helps gardaí identify and rescue child sex abuse victims

The software enabled the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau to detect 175 cases of child sexual abuse material last year

<p>Garda HQ said that 505 cases have been closed in 2023, a 53% increase on cases closed in 2021 (328). Picture: Julien Behal/PA</p>

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50% reduction in garda backlog of online case material

<p>In February of this year, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the most pressing issues in the detection of child sexual abuse were the backlog in examinations and the volume of material.</p>

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Garda backlog for analysing child sex abuse imagery down by 50%

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Child abuse device backlog is the forces 'biggest issue' — Garda Commissioner says

$Only a fraction of child sex abuse images reported are investigated by gardaí$

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Only a fraction of child sex abuse images reported are investigated by gardaí

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Ireland 'still playing catch-up' in funding cyber security

HSE boss unaware of further cyberattack ransom demands

The head of the HSE has said he does not know whether the criminal gang behind a crippling cyberattack has made further requests for ransoms based on patient data.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

Health service 'functioning like it did in the 1970s' after cyberattack

HSE gradually restoring systems as damage is expected to take 'many weeks and tens of millions of euro' to repair

Tue, 18 May, 2021

Directors of social media companies maybe be liable for prosecution under proposed laws

The Oireachtas Justice Committee heard claims that the industry is currently a “wild west”, where multinational corporations are earning “billions” of euro without any of the legal regulation governing traditional industries.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

Computer expert from Donegal jailed for placing hidden cameras in public toilets to spy on kids

Kieran Griffin showed no emotion as he was sentenced to a total of three years in prison for a range of sexual offences by Judge John Aylmer at Letterkenny District Court in Co Donegal.

Thu, 18 Jul, 2019

Seven premises searched as gardaí probe fraud relating to horse meat exports

Farms, houses and commercial premises were searched in Kilkenny, Sligo, Westmeath, Sligo and Leitrim this morning.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2019

Google searches about decomposition done on computer found on Patrick Quirke's premises, court hears

A google search for "human body decomposition timeline" was carried out on a computer that was seized from murder accused Patrick Quirke's premises, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2019

Garda units HQ ‘will not be big enough’

A major new headquarters planned for specialist Garda units will not be big enough to accommodate all personnel currently based in its existing building in Harcourt Square, the acting Garda commissioner has warned.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2018

Golden rules for online shopping safety

Black Friday is the new December 8, according to An Garda Síochána, with more than 50% of people expected to shop online this Christmas.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2017