INTERPOL report: Asia-Pacific cybercrime scams generate nearly $40 billion annually
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Anamarija Pogorelec
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INTERPOL's 2025/2026 Asia and South Pacific Cyberthreat Assessment Report reveals that cybercrime accounts for over 30% of all crimes in more than half of surveyed jurisdictions in the region. Scam networks generate nearly $40 billion annually, with criminal groups targeting businesses, governments, and individuals through online fraud, ransomware, credential theft, and deepfakes. Rapid digital adoption across Asia-Pacific has expanded the digital footprint and increased exposure to cyber threats.
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bskyINTERPOL report: Asia-Pacific cybercrime scams generate nearly $40 billion annuallyhelpnetsecurity.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledMore than half of surveyed jurisdictions reported that cybercrime accounts for over 30% of all crimes recorded nationally
Rapid digital adoption has expanded the region's digital footprint and increased exposure to cyber threats
Criminal groups target businesses, governments, and individuals through online fraud
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