EU: Cyber Criminals Offer Services to Militant Groups

Cyber criminals now offer their services to militant groups. This provides such organizations the method to attack Europe through the internet. However they have yet to utilize this form in any major attack, according to EU police agency Europol.

In its yearly cybercrime threat assessment, it mentioned, “There is currently little evidence to suggest that their cyber-attack capability extends beyond common website defacement.”

Militants seeking services presented by computer experts skilled in illegal cyber activities may take advantage of the Darknet. Also known as the dark underbelly of the web, where one can find a lot of illegal services and goods. “The availability of cybercrime tools and services, and illicit commodities (including firearms) on the Darknet, provide ample opportunities for this situation to change,” Europol said.

Rising number of incidents of Cyber Crime

In general, the report discovered that accessible techniques in cybercrime continues to develop. Incidentally, a number of the European Union’s member states accounted for increasing incidents of cyber crimes. More in fact, than traditional misdemeanors.

Rob Wainwright, Europol Director stated: “Europol is concerned about how an expanding cybercriminal community has been able to further exploit our increasing dependence on technology and the internet.” He added: “We have also seen a marked shift in cyber-facilitated activities relating to trafficking in human beings, terrorism and other threats.”

Some of the highly illegal software and activities are “Ransomware.” This is a kind of malicious software which blocks access to a database until an amount of currency is paid. “Phishing” attacks on prominent individuals – “CEO fraud” – to obtain highly personal details. And video streaming of rape, child abuse and other pornographic and deplorable actions.

Furthermore, ATM fraud was also on the rise. These are of a new type of fraud which does not require physical presence.

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