Thursday 12 June 2025, 9.30am – 3.45pm (BST)
In person – Camden, London
In association with
Some call cyber-related crime the greatest transfer of wealth in history. If it were an economy, it would have the third largest GDP and enjoy an annual growth rate of 15% – the envy of the United States and China. The estimated cost of cybercrime to the global economy in 2024 was $8 trillion. While much attention is given to ransomware, which is undeniably disruptive, the proceeds from cyber-enabled fraud far exceed those from online extortion, and the barrier to entry is significantly lower. Fraud is the entry-level crime.
Scams against individuals are well known, but fraud also targets enterprises, often with even greater rewards. When consumers are scammed, businesses, particularly those in the financial sector, also pay the price. The tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by online fraudsters are often strikingly similar to those deployed by other cybercriminals. Social engineering, for instance, remains a key weapon in their arsenal.
We were delighted to host this important event in association with Which? as we explored the challenges scammers present to both individuals and organisations; how reporting cybercrime can support law enforcement in disrupting criminal networks; and what strategies we can use to reduce our susceptibility to the siren calls of online fraudsters.
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Presentations on the day included:
Welcome and introductions
Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Keynote presentation: Beyond the money – What is fraud really costing us?
Rocio Concha (info), Director of Policy and Advocacy and Chief Economist, Which?
The ripple effect of supply chain attacks in UK CNI
Gavin Stubbs (info), Principal Consultant, Bridewell
The ethical fork in the road facing Gen Z: How can we inspire Gen Z to become ethical hackers in modern workplaces?
Fergus Hay (info), CEO, The Hacking Games
What are the fraud threats to businesses and why should you report to law enforcement?
Jen V, Online Crime Centre Programme Lead, City of London Police
Fuelling fraud: How infostealers drive the dark economy
Dave Gill (info), EMEA Partner Manager, KELA
Panel session: How do we build trust to encourage people to share data?
Facilitated by Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Dr Mahlet (Milly) Zimeta (info), Head of Digital and Data Policy, Which?
Mark Hendry (info), Digital Risk Partner, S&W
Simon Newman (info), Chief Executive Officer, Online Dating and Discovery Association
Panel session: Resilience, awareness and education
Facilitated by Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Helen Fairfax-Wall (info), Chief Policy and Communications Officer, Stop Scams UK
Byron Mann (info), Policy Advisor, Which?
Gill Thomas (info), Director of Engagement, Capacity and Resilience, Global Cyber Alliance
Fireside chat: Reflections and closing remarks
Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Simon Turner (info), Head of Information Security & Technology Risk, Which?
All SASIG events operate under the Chatham House Rule and there is no charge to attend. Refreshments and lunch were kindly provided.
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