With the advent of the digital age, crime has steadily migrated from dark alleys to cyberspace, creating an entirely new type of criminal enterprise that thrives on technology. The adage that “crime doesn’t pay” once seemed so absurd to me; now that it stands in stark contrast with the reality of cybercrime, which has evolved into a lucrative and relatively safe form of illegal activity that is also relatively risk-free.
While traditional crime attracts a greater degree of exposure and punishment, cybercriminals enjoy relative impunity. There is no question that they exploit the gaps in digital security to make huge profits while suffering only minimal repercussions as a result.
A study conducted by Bromium security firm indicates that there is a significant underground cyber economy, with elite hacker earnings reaching $2 million per year, middle-level cybercriminals earning $900,000 a year, and even entry-level hackers earning $42,000 a year.
As cybercrime has grown in size, it has developed into a booming global industry that attracts opportunists, who are looking for new opportunities to take advantage of hyperconnectedness.
Several deceptive tactics are currently proliferating online, but one of the most alarming is the false message “Hacker is tracking you”.
Many deceptive tactics are being used online these days. Through
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