Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing criminal activities.
It covers a wide range of illegal activity from financial scams, computer hacking and virus attacks to downloading pornographic images. Criminals are able to hack into computers holding personal details, and then use them to gain control of bank accounts and credit cards. This Talking Point is part of a week of a series of crime specials. Click to read your comments on Yob Culture, Tagging, Miscarriages of justice and Organised crime. This Talking Point is now closed.