Cybercrime and Fraud – Onwards and Upwards [2022]

This course is essential for anyone who is working in the legal environment and who interacts with the internet – so, all of us, then. In the recent climate of Covid lockdowns and homeworking we have all needed to have our wits about us in the battle against the scammers and fraudsters. The fact that Covid restrictions have eased does not mean we can let our vigilant guard slip. ‘Trust no-one’ is not a great recommendation for client care but taking five to ask ourselves ‘could I be being scammed here?’ is always good advice. This webinar will discuss the common types of cybercrime and fraud steps we might encounter and how best to overcome them.

• Scale of cybercrime
• Types of cybercrime – systems attacks and ID fraud
• Implications of Covid and home-working – unique attacks and alarming increases
• Steps to overcome the main attacks
  • Systems attacks
    • Policies and internal protocols
    • CyberEssentials & ISO 27001
    • Cyber insurance – will it become part of PII?
    • Practical steps
  • ID fraud
    • AML CDD checks
    • E-searches
    • The importance of CDD checks and verification
    • The key point to watch
    • GDPR implications
• Essential steps to guard against frauds of all types
• Take 5

Key points to take away

• • Key risks that we all face
  • Key dos and don’ts
  • Particular steps to take under Covid
  • Vigilance is everything