New South Wales Police and the federal government announced the next generation of crime reporting this morning.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) went live this morning, November 26, and has been heralded as the digital platform that will provide a comprehensive view of the nation’s cybercrime threat.
Inverell Police Inspector Rowan O’Brien said the majority of cybercrime in regional areas is commonly frauds and scams.
He said in some cases internet users fall victim to credit card frauds from purchases made through untrustworthy online sources, as well as the infrequent email scam.
“From time to time, there are victims,” Inspector O’Brien said.
The online platform delineates the various kinds of cybercrime, including online bullying and harassment and the production and sharing of prohibited content, as well as hacking, identity and information theft and email spamming.
Justice Minister Michael Keenan released a statement earlier today welcoming the online crime reporting platform.
“Currently many instances of cybercrime go unreported because victims either don’t know where to report, don’t think it is worth reporting or are reluctant to do so,” he said.
“Cybercrime victims will be able to report criminals in real time following today’s launch of a revolutionary new online system for all Australians.”
The ACORN is now operational and the culmination of collaborative efforts from the Attorney General’s Department, all state and territory police forces, the Australian Crime Commission, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, as well as the Communications and Media Authority.