The combination of more people spending time outdoors and improved technology is driving the increase in rescue calls.  UK, Europe and North America have seen a significant uplift in hikers, ramblers, mountain bikers, campers, skiers, kayakers, etc. undertaking longer and more remote activities since the

The operational cost of flying a rescue helicopter can vary widely depending on several factors, including the geographic location of the rescue operations, the specific rescue mission, the type of helicopter used, the distance travelled, the accessibility and location of the victim, fuel costs at

It is a contentious issue with mixed opinions, emotions and political connotations. What is clear and indisputable is the unnecessary and needless loss of life and the despicable criminal behaviour of human traffickers and organised crime gangs, making lucrative and illegal business from individual’s misery

There are a number of countries around the world where the size of the country, its large expanses of terrain, the remote landscapes, thick vegetation, extreme terrains, diverse weather and climates along with the rich natural resources, and possible geopolitical environments combine to mean critical

IMSI stands for International Mobile Subscriber Identity, and an IMSI number uniquely identifies a mobile device to a network operator. The IMSI is contained in the devices’ SIM card. An IMSI Catcher is a technology that utilizes a software-defined radio, filters, amplifiers, and other components

Revector has launched a new range of multi-channel, detection devices to support search and rescue and natural disaster response. The devices include a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) payload, a personal carried option (backpack, quadbike) and a larger even more powerful vehicle option that can be housed in a 4×4 SUV.

Andy Gent, CEO of Revector, highlights the security threats posed by the illicit use of mobile phones in prisons, and explains how new technologies should be embraced to counteract their use. The use of illicit mobile phones has been a longstanding problem within UK prisons,

Revector has launched a covert detection device that enables airports to gather new intelligence on potential security risks in the fight to protect passengers, visitors and staff from criminal and illicit activity. Revector, which has more than ten years’ experience in telecoms anti-fraud technology, has created

New figures from the Ministry of Justice show a rising number of contraband mobile phones being found in prisons in England and Wales, with 11,792 handsets seized from 2019 to 2020 – up 3 per cent on the year before. They are valuable commodities in

Covert surveillance technology such as IMSI-catchers has long been at the epicentre of debates around privacy against protection. As the world becomes less predictable and the terror landscape evolves, the ability to intercept mobile phones, monitor conversations and track people could significantly improve national security,

Double whammy to network operators – increased SIM Box loss and OTT hijack Reduction to zero of roaming rates in the EU may make it easier for fraud against mobile networks Old frauds such as SIM Box are being supplemented with new scans such as