Detective receives international award for cybercrime efforts

Brian Hay, Detective Superintendent of the Queensland Police Service, has won the McAfee Cybercrime Fighter Award. This international award is given by McAfee to individuals who make great strides in the global effort to combat cybercrime.

Hay was recognised for his efforts in educating the public about cybercrime, fighting banking and online fraud, and his role in investigating a Nigerian advance fee fraud scam that saw Australians losing $36 million dollars a year.

Hay was presented with the award during McAfee’s Strategic Summit in Sydney by McAfee CEO and President Dave DeWalt.

“The McAfee Cybercrime Fighter Award acknowledges individuals who not only make a significant contribution to preventing and fighting global cybercrime, but also in raising awareness,” said DeWalt. “Brian Hay’s efforts in protecting the public from cybercriminals have had an impact not only in Australia, but further afield.”