The unit will have investigative officers, forensic experts, computer consultants and support staff to investigate serious and organised crime. Mr Hynds claimed that it would prove a milestone in policing. We lack the inclination, the capability or the legal power to do so. Email interception requires a warrant that has been personally signed by the home secretary. Hacking The police identify three types of hackers.
Recreational hackers do little more than gain unauthorised access.
The criminal minded range from those who make unauthorised money transfers, to vandals who sabotage websites. 200 new viruses are identified each month. The illegal copying and resale of software programmes including music and video. Fraud Includes credit card fraud and scams given a new lease of life on the net, such as pyramid schemes.