Through three decades of fighting cyber crime, I’ve seen threats become more complex and severe.
Scotland, like the rest of the world, is experiencing an alarming surge in cyber attacks. In 2021-22, an estimated 14,280 cyber crimes were recorded by Police Scotland – almost double the number a few years before.
Cyber crime can manifest itself in many forms, but it boils down to one key factor: the malicious intent to disrupt and cause harm. Such harm ranges from individuals losing their private data, to the hacking of critical infrastructure.
