Current pension cybercrime situation 'not a pretty picture' as attacks almost double during Covid

Holly Roach
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The current situation of cybercrime in the pensions industry is a growing concern, with attacks almost doubling during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to industry experts.

Speaking this morning (17 March) at a Burges Salmon webinar on cyber security and pension schemes, Crowe UK partner and head of forensic services Jim Gee said the current situation is "not a pretty...

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