Cyber crime has evolved from the stereotypical perpetrator to teenagers often still in school. These young individuals have been responsible for disruptive attacks, including multi-million pound breaches of major UK companies. The expected global cost of cyber crime is projected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. Many teens engage in cyber crime out of curiosity and lack of constructive opportunities. Society needs to recognize this issue as a failure to provide guidance rather than merely a juvenile delinquency issue.
The global cost of cyber crime in 2025 is expected to hit $10.5tn (£7.7tn), equal to the various costs of Covid.
Multi-million pound attacks on well-known UK companies have been traced to individuals aged 17, 19, and 20, indicating a shift in the profile of cyber criminals.
Europol found that 69% of European teens have committed a cyber crime or misdemeanor, highlighting a widespread issue among youth.
These teenagers are symptoms of a broader failure to engage with a generation eager to learn and experiment online, indicating a societal blind spot.
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