Cybercrime Triples in Scotland

guest · Dec 3, 2019

Cybercrime Triples in Scotland
December 2, 2019
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cybercrime-triples-in-scotland/

The number of cybercrimes recorded by the Scottish police has more than tripled in a year, according to Scottish newspaper The Herald.

In an article published yesterday, the paper said that new statistics released by the force show that from April to September this year, 4,495 cybercrimes were recorded, including stalking, sexual crimes, and fraud.
The figures represent an increase of 315% when compared to the same time period in 2018.

According to Graham, of all the crimes the modern police face, "the vast majority" feature an electronic or digital element either in their execution or in their detection.
"Every crime type certainly could have a digital footprint. I am not saying every single crime would. But there is always going to be some element of evidence that is digital," said Graham.
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guest · Sep 27, 2020

New Scottish police centre to tackle cyber crime
September 26, 2020
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54309549

Police Scotland has also announced plans to establish a "centre of excellence" for cyber crimes, with at least 150 specialist staff.

Its focus will be on offences such as child sexual abuse, fraud, and the sharing of indecent images.
Deputy chief constable Malcolm Graham said: "The nature of crime is changing and Police Scotland needs to change with it. The online space is becoming a bigger part of the front line of policing every day.

"As well as keeping people safe on the streets, our officers and staff are keeping children safe on their computers and smartphones in every community in Scotland.
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The centre for excellence is intended to bring together 100 officers and staff already working in cyber criminality and a further 50 staff initially.
There are further plans for this number to increase.

The cyber crime strategy will be put before the Scottish Police Authority board later this week.
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