Over the past decades, cybercrime has become a mass global issue, costing trillions yearly. In many ways, cybercrime is very unique and cannot be tracked or prevented using traditional law enforcement tactics. This is made especially difficult as these cybercrime entities become more sophisticated and begin compartmentalizing and collaborating. However, through the formation of these more complex cybercrime networks, there begins to be hope of greater prevention. The Cybercrime Atlas project is working to create a variety of information networks about different components of cybercrime – movement of ransom, popular criminal platforms, relationships between cybercriminals. As these “maps” begin to form, analysts can better understand trends, make predictions, and handle cybercrime. This project seeks to prevent and mitigate the impact of cybercrimes as the field becomes more nuanced, hopefully minimizing concerns about digital safety.
