Cybercrime in the Regions of Russia: Current Trends and Preventive Measures

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study on current trends in cybercrime across federal districts and regions of the Russian Federation. The authors emphasize that effective prevention of cybercrime requires analyzing its characteristics not only at the national level but also at the regional level. This approach makes it possible to identify the specific features of criminal victimization in different regions, rank them accordingly, and uncover problems related to ensuring regional security across various parts of Russia. It also enables the timely development of scientifically grounded recommendations aimed at improving measures to reduce regional criminal victimization.

Among the main contemporary trends in cybercrime, the authors highlight the steady increase in cybercrime rates both across Russia as a whole and in all federal districts, despite the overall decline in crime. Other noted trends include a high level of latency and a low detection rate. The study also notes an increase in the involvement of organized criminal groups in cybercrime, greater financial damage from cyberattacks, and the emergence of new threat forms. A pronounced territorial differentiation of cybercrime has been identified, driven by the combined influence of demographic, sociocultural, organizational, and technological factors.