The changing digital environment means that criminals are always finding new and inventive ways to operate online. The press is filled with stories of online fraud, scams and stalkers. In a newly published report by Garlik it is claimed that over 300 cybercrimes are committed ever hour in the UK alone, and in 2006 over 3 million cybercrimes were carried out.The Garlik 'UK Cybercrime' report is the first of its kind to chart the extent of cybercrime in the UK. It details everything from online financial fraud to abusive emails. You can download the report in full from:
https://www.garlik.com/press/Garlik_UK_Cybercrime_Report.pdf
Don't forget that Ed Wilding, computer expert, broadcaster and author will be presenting his new ARC course IT Security and Incident Response over the period 9-10 October 2007. If your role involves the detection and investigation of internal crimes committed against your organisation using IT systems, this course is “a must”.
