Number of cyber crimes under DIICOT's competence Romania 2010-2022

        In 2022, the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism in Romania closed 1,614 cybercrime cases. However, pending cases have remained above four thousand since 2018.      

Cybercrime in Romania

 

            Cybercrime poses a significant challenge in Romania, with distinct patterns observed across regions and varying attack methods. The Bucharest-Ilfov region stands out, as 19.2 percent of respondents reported using software programs to limit online activity tracking in 2023, indicating a notable concern for digital privacy. In contrast, the North-West region had a lower adoption rate at 8.9 percent. Regarding malware threats, InfoStealer.AGENTTESLA led the charts in the first half of 2022, registering 9,775 attack alerts, closely followed by TooLCoinMiner and Trojan.Formbook. Phishing attacks fluctuated, peaking at 9,552 incidents in January but dropping to 3,331 in June 2022. This dynamic landscape underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures nationwide.      

Online Video Games

 

          The digital landscape is evolving, marked by notable shifts in women's internet usage. While the overall share of internet users has risen for both genders, the gender gap has significantly narrowed. In 2023, female internet users lagged behind males by only 1.2 percent, a substantial improvement from the 2.5 percent gap in 2019. Social media usage remained the most popular online activity for women. However, a noteworthy trend is women's substantial use of the internet to gather health-related information, showcasing a diversified and increasingly empowered female digital presence.