The Technical Drivers of Cybercrime

Over the past few years, we have witnessed a significant increase in cybercriminal activities. This increasing prevalence of cyberattacks begs us to reflect on the question: Why do we have all these attacks? Can’t we just solve the problem once and for all?

This is a very legitimate question and it has a surprisingly simple answer: The fast pace of technological innovation increases the opportunities for and ease with which cybercriminals conduct their illegal activities. In other words, the rate at which we are creating new digital technologies gives cybercriminals more opportunities to attack.

Why is that? And what can we do about it?

Find out in CC-DRIVER's second policy brief!

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