About cybercrime

What do we know about cybercrime?
cybercrime, the use of a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends, such as committing fraud, trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property, stealing identities, or violating privacy._{Nov 3, 2023}.
This can result in financial loss and significant legal and administrative headaches in recovering the individual's identity.
Emotional trauma: In addition to financial loss and identity theft, cybercrime can cause emotional trauma.
Victims of cybercrime often feel violated and vulnerable, leading to fear and anxiety.

Is cybercrime a threat to our national and economic security?

Cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to our national and economic security that only effective international cooperation can address.