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Fighting Cyber Criminals
Cyberattacks are on the rise. Reporter Richard Bilton investigates the online crimewave and meets the secret agents trying to stop the hackers.
Cyberattacks are on the rise. Marks & Spencer, Co-op and Harrods have all been targeted. Public bodies, hospitals and schools have also come under attack from hackers who take over computer systems and demand a ransom to unlock them. Many victims simply pay up. With payouts in the millions, the hackers are getting away with huge sums.
Panorama has been given exclusive access to the spies on the front line in the battle against the cybercriminals. Reporter Richard Bilton investigates the online crimewave and meets the secret agents trying to stop the hackers.
On TV
Mon 21 Jul 2025
20:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Reporter | Richard Bilton |
Editor | Karen Wightman |
Executive Producer | Andrew Head |
Producer | Maurice May |
Director | Maurice May |
Broadcasts
- Mon 21 Jul 2025 20:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Mon 21 Jul 2025 22:40ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sat 26 Jul 2025 00:50
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