Having always been fascinated with crime, 20 years ago this week I chose the right side of the law and landed a job in the police force. Since then, over 40% of all crime is now cybercrime and fraud and I sometimes feel we are fighting a losing battle. But we are, in fact, making headway in the right direction and I am still as captivated as I was all those years ago. However, some things have not changed: 👩💻 Socially engineering (manipulating you and your emotions), 🦹♂️ Criminals go to any length to find any loopholes in your security, on and offline, 🏴☠️ Motivating factors haven’t changed, 🐠 Phishing attacks still remain at the forefront of attacks, 🗝️ People in your organisations will still think their password is strong enough and believe they won’t get breached. I often wonder how good a criminal I might have been but I’ll be forever grateful that my mum gave me that look and pointed me in the direction of the local police station for all the right reasons.
Gordon Fong
1mo
In Dorset 2022, £21m of cybercrime or fraud was reported and 90% was from individuals. That is under reported as many would not come forward. That’s staggering as we can’t say, oh it’s businesses they are insured or can absorb it. It’s families. https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/de4f927c-820e-ee11-9d57-6045bdd24049
Matt Desmier
1mo
That's an interesting statistic Jake, the 40% of all crime is now cybercrime or fraud. Where did you get that? I'm not suggesting you're wrong, indeed if anyone was gonna be more informed than me, it's gonna be you. But when I think about it and put misdemeanours, violent crimes, traffic offences, shoplifting, etc and cybercrime and fraud, into one pot, I can't help but imagine the split is more nuanced than a simple 60:40 split.
Jackie Richmond
1mo
Jake, I feel that your prowess with cyber crime (on the right side of the law, of course) and a way with words, could lead to a wonderful fiction writing career, where you could definitely take a step to the dark side, without actually breaking the law or Mum's heart.
Julia Finch
1mo
Haha I reckon you’d have been excellent 🤣
Thomas Uhlemann
1mo
So you're saying that you joining the police and later cybersecurity world and the rise of cybercrime corelate just by accident, yes? 😜 #askingforafriend
Mark Korad
1mo
And not just that Jake, you are great at passing on your knowledge and experience to others. Thanks.
Anna Delaney
1mo
Enjoying those emojis Jake
Dominik Halbherr
1mo
Its funny to interpret the statement as if your younger self decided to "pursue a career in crime" and it was only down to a motherly pointer to pursue that career in detection/ prosecution and not the "performance" of such activity. I doubt most criminals made that choice the same way ;)
ESET UK
1mo
We're pleased you decided to stay on the right side of the law Jake Moore!
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1moJake, your reflection on the evolution of crime into the cyber realm is a stark reminder of the digital age's challenges. It's fascinating yet alarming to see how cybercrime has become so prevalent. The fight against it is indeed daunting, but your optimism and dedication are infectious. I believe one area we often overlook is the psychological aspect of cybercrime. Understanding the mindset and tactics of cybercriminals can be a game-changer in devising more effective defenses. Engaging communities in cybersecurity education and fostering a culture of vigilance could be our best bet in this ongoing battle. Keep up the great work!