Dossier
computer systems
Coverage of computer systems in the Nexus archive.
- Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
Cyber-crime is increasingly involving threats of physical violence, with hackers intimidating staff in addition to sneaking into computer systems. This shift in tactics is a notable change in the way cyber-crimes are being committed. The intimidation of staff is now more common than it used to be.
- Young female police call handlers charged with accessing computer systems and passing on sensitive information to criminal associates
Two young female police call handlers have been charged with illegally accessing computer systems and sharing sensitive information with criminal associates. The case highlights internal security breaches within law enforcement.