World Cybercrime Index: Insights into Global Cybercrime Hotspots
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Index Name | World Cybercrime Index |
| Developed By | Miranda Bruce, Jonathan Lusthaus, Ridhi Kashyap, Nigel Phair, Federico Varese |
| Survey Participants | 92 top cybercrime experts |
| Categories Analyzed | Technical products/services, attacks/extortion, data/identity theft, scams, cashing out/money laundering |
| Top Countries | China, Russia, Ukraine, United States, Romania, Nigeria |
| Key Rankings | - Russia and Ukraine: Top two hubs- India: 10th position (notable in impact, professionalism, technical skills)- China and United States: Prominent in cybercrime |
| Country-Specific Trends | - Data/identity theft: United States- Technical products/services: China |
| Limitations | - Limited expert diversity- Potential survey interpretation inaccuracies- Does not fully address state-sponsored cybercrime or profit-driven illicit activities |