Institute of Criminology Public Seminars: 'What every Police Officer should know about Online and Electronic Crime?' - Professor Ross J. Anderson

Speaker: Ross J. Anderson, Professor of Security Engineering, Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge.

Police chiefs have claimed credit since the early 1990s for figures which show that crime is falling. But is it merely moving online? Fraud is rising faster than traditional property crimes, like burglary and car theft, are falling. No-one wants to put much effort into investigating a petty crime where someone loses a few hundred pounds after paying a deposit to rent an apartment that turns out not to exist. But if a gang can steal several hundred pounds from several people every hour, what then? How can we get a global view, and coordinate global action? And exactly how big is the problem anyway?

This seminar starts at 5.30pm,and will be held in Seminar Room B3, Institute of Criminology, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA. A drinks reception in the basement foyer will follow this seminar for attendees.

The IoC Public Seminar Series is open to all interested in attending, with no ticket required. If you wish to be added to the seminar mailing list, please contact: Joanne Garner, on: jf225@cam.ac.uk