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Police officers in the UK could be given special cyber training to fight ubiquitous internet crime, according to a new government report. It says not only should every PC (Police Constable, not Personal Computer...) in Britain gain online skills, but also judges and prosecutors must be more internet savvy if they are to pursue and prosecute properly. The report found there are 101 live threats posed by the internet and illegal activity online surges every time a new piece of technology is developed. IT experts taking part in the report describe this as the "crime harvest," as it marks the period when new technology is released, while authorities race to catch up with crimial innovation. Overall 53 internet and technology experts made their feelings known in the Home Office report, with the problem of online paedophilia grabbing most of their attention. They said that while a variety of internet and tech-related crimes went on, nothing was more dangerous than increased internet grooming and potential stalking of young people. It also warned of privacy and storage solutions, enabling paedophiles to hide their downloaded images so as to escape computer inspection. They did however admit their choice of online paedophilia as the net's worst crime was influenced by high-profile media reports. Also in the net threats top ten are the expected phishing and fraud attacks, as well as espionage through corporate spying. "We are faced with an increasing populated online environment, representing a growing pool of victims and offenders," it states. As a result, it suggests a digital version of Interpol should be set up so authorities can keep abreast of the cyber menace. One common attack left out of the report is the incident of Denial of Service(DoS) attacks, which featured highly throughout the year as ways to blackmail and cause chaos for an organisation. Email security firm, Message Labs, predict the development of malicious code and similar DoS attacks, often made to tailor to a specific company, will continue apace throughout 2005. The Home Office research showed that uptake of wireless computers, videophones and broadband means further opportunities are in the pipeline for criminals. The study, The Future of Netcrime Now, recommends a multilayered government solution, designed to stop the exploitation of net vulnerabilities with help from law enforcement and the private sector. Dec 10, 2004 Email this article Printer friendly page Previous Page
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