Cybercrime
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Cybercrime Awareness: Protect Yourself Online
The Threat of Cybercrime
Understanding the Risk: Explore how cybercriminals target individuals and organisations online.
Wide Range of Targets
Diverse Victims: Cybercrime poses a threat to both businesses and private individuals, leading to potential reputation damage, financial loss, or data extortion.
Varying Levels of Expertise
Criminal Proficiency: Cybercriminals range from those with basic technical skills to highly sophisticated operators.
Rise of Online Tools
Technological Evolution: Accessible tools in online criminal marketplaces facilitate the growth and evolution of cybercrime.
Impact in the UK
National Statistics: Over one million cybercrime cases were reported to Action Fraud in the UK last year.
Types of Cyber Attacks
Recognizing Threats: Learn about common cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, malware, and their potential consequences.
Increasing Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware Threat: Data is seized and held for ransom, with criminals often threatening to publish sensitive information or block access to vital data.
Protective Measures
Preventing Victimisation: Discover strategies to mitigate the risk of falling victim to cybercrime.
- EDSQ Unit 5 LO 14.4