Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:54am on 12 Apr 2024,Friday India Global
India ranks 10th in cybercrime, with advance fee frauds prevalent, says the 'World Cybercrime Index.' Russia tops the list, followed by Ukraine, China, US, Nigeria, and Romania. The UK, Brazil, and North Korea are also notable. Researchers surveyed experts worldwide, highlighting major cybercrime categories like ransomware and identity theft. Results reveal specialization among cybercrime hubs: Russia and Ukraine excel in technical crimes, while Nigeria focuses on less technical frauds. The study, published in PLoS ONE, gathered 92 responses from March to October 2021, shedding light on global cybercrime trends and hotspots.
