Merseyside Businesses Lose Thousands to Cybercrime – Police Launch New Protection Initiative - video Dailymotion

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In 2024, there were 682 reported cybercrimes in Merseyside alone. Nationally, cyberattacks can cost businesses thousands of pounds, and many crimes go unreported.

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00:01Merseyside Police has launched a new video warning about the growing threat of cybercrime

00:06while highlighting a free tool called Police Cyber Alarm.

00:09It's designed to protect businesses, charities and public sector organisations across the UK.

00:15The release comes during Cyber Security Awareness Month,

00:18reminding everyone that keeping online systems safe is a shared responsibility.

00:22High-profile cyber attacks have shown how hackers can disrupt services,

00:26steal sensitive data and cause serious financial damage.

00:29And it's not just big organisations at risk.

00:32Any small businesses and charities struggle to defend themselves due to limited budgets or technical know-how.

00:38In Merseyside alone, 682 cybercrimes were reported in 2024.

00:45While that may not sound huge, nationally, cyber attacks can cost businesses thousands of pounds,

00:50and many crimes go unreported.

00:52Detective Sergeant Danny Gavin from the Merseyside Cybercrime Unit says,

00:56Cybercrime affects organisations of every size, and defending against it requires a collective approach.

01:02Police Cyber Alarm helps Merseyside organisations strengthen their defences, and it's completely free.

01:08The system works by monitoring threats through a secure server without interrupting day-to-day operations.

01:14When new cyber threats are detected, all members get immediate alerts, helping them act before criminals strike.

01:20One early adopter, West Kirby Grammar School, has already seen the benefits.

01:26Their IT administrator says the installation was simple, and threat reports have been invaluable.

01:31Detective Sergeant Gavin urges all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in Merseyside to sign up,

01:38saying the more organisations that join, the stronger the UK's collective cyberdefence has become.

Merseyside Businesses Lose Thousands to Cybercrime – Police Launch New Protection Initiative

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