Listen: time to be vigilant as cybercrime surges

The UK is facing an unprecedented wave of cybercrime, with millions at risk as new research shows one in three adults have already seen record levels of hacking attempts this year. Official data suggests incidents are now happening at a rate of roughly once every minute.

The warning, issued by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to mark the start of Cyber Security Awareness Month, follows a spate of high-profile breaches at Jaguar Land Rover, Heathrow Airport, Gucci, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Marks & Spencer and Co-op.

Despite being isolated incidents, the IET says these attacks are symptomatic of a wider crisis now encroaching into people’s daily lives.

Aston spoke to Dr Junade Ali, cyber security and digital forensics researcher and fellow at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).