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The Problem of Cybercrime in Russia: Current State and Prospects for Solution

Pavel S. Shvyryaev

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https://doi.org//1999-9836_2023_19_4_11_616_629

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Pavel S. Shvyryaev

School of Public Administration, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

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Shvyryaev PS. The Problem of Cybercrime in Russia: Current State and Prospects for Solution. Uroven' zhizni naseleniya regionov Rossii=Living Standards of the Population in the Regions of Russia. 2023;19(4):616–629. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.52180/1999-9836_2023_19_4_11_616_629

ABSTRACT

The article is devoted to the study of the current state of the problem of cybercrime in Russia. A qualitative sociological study was conducted: a survey of experts involved in the study of the problem of cybercrime. The study was aimed at obtaining an expert assessment of the current state of cybercrime in Russia; identifying the reasons for the deterioration of the situation in the country with the problem of cybercrime; determining the most effective strategies for solving this problem. Among the most dangerous features of cybercrime, experts noted its latent nature; increasing scale and relevance of the problem, its transition to a threat on a national scale; low efficiency of investigation of cybercrimes by law enforcement agencies; increased economic and social damage from cybercrime; lowering the threshold for entry and joining the cybercriminal community; establishing cybercrime as a full-fledged industry. The measures proposed by experts to solve the problem can be combined into the following key areas: larger, deeper and more systematic work with the population to increase awareness, digital literacy and education; modernization of law enforcement agencies, which were not ready for the rapid transition of crime to the digital sector; closer international cooperation, the need for which arises from the cross-border nature of cybercrime; solving the problem of shortage of highly qualified personnel for the entire Russian IT industry; providing additional funding for projects to combat cybercrime; effective and prompt interaction between law enforcement agencies, banks and telecom operators to block fraudulent resources and numbers; improvement of Russian legislation in the field of information technology; deeper support for Russian startups and initiatives in the field of information security and public education.

KEYWORDS

digitalization, cybercrime, expert survey, digital literacy, law enforcement agencies

AUTHOR BIOGRAFY

Pavel S. Shvyriaev

Postgraduate student, School of Public Administration, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

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The article was submitted 12.09.2023; approved after reviewing 15.11.2023; accepted for publication 01.12.2023.