Since 2020, the number of cybercrimes committed by minors in the Russian Federation has increased approximately 74 times. The newspaper reported this with reference to the Telegram channel “Russia Cyber Police Bulletin”. “News”.
That is, if in 2020 only 54 crimes of this type were recorded in the country, then three years later there were already about 4 thousand crimes. First of all, the growth of crimes is influenced by the rapid development of computer technology. In addition, cybercriminals promise minors quick and good profits, often actively involving them in activities related to cashing in stolen money.
Experts interviewed by Izvestia stated that today the problem of involving children in illegal activities is extremely urgent. Minors may become victims of cyber fraud or be drawn into cyber criminal communities. Children in them, as a rule, perform operations that do not require high qualifications.
In addition, some schoolchildren also dream of becoming hackers and actively seek connections with adult cybercriminals.
Experts reminded that minors are criminally responsible for the crimes they commit in the field of IT.
Before reportedThe volume of cybercrime accounts for a third of all crimes in Russia.
Previously in Russia liquidated hacker group SugarLocker.
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Source: Gazeta
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