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The Growing Cyber Threat Landscape for UK Police Forces
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for law enforcement agencies worldwide. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, the UK police have significantly enhanced their capabilities to combat cybercrime and ensure the safety of digital infrastructures. Police forces have been dealing with an estimated 7.78 million cybercrimes in the last year (GOV).
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The NCA’s Central Role in Fighting Cybercrime & Ransomware
Cybercrime has emerged as a Tier One national security threat, with ransomware identified as one of the most significant and pervasive dangers facing nations and organisations alike. The UK has seen a substantial rise in ransomware incidents, with recorded attacks increasing by 55% in 2023, and continuing into 2024. The majority of these attacks have targeted critical sectors, including healthcare and manufacturing, which have become prime targets due to their reliance on essential services.
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How Six Police Forces Are Tackling Technology-Driven Crimes
While modern technology offers significant benefits to policing, it also presents new challenges and threats. This article explains the types of technology being faced and strategies police are using to counteract it.
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Government Update: The Fraud Strategy
Fraud is one of the most common crimes in England and Wales, with cases accounting for more than 40% of all crimes reported. This government update outlines some of the key points in the Fraud Strategy which aims to reduce the number of cases by 10% on 2019 levels before the beginning of 2025.
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