Prevention of cybercrime in the context of digitalisation of public administration and business
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of cybercrime arising in the context of digitalisation of public administration and business. The paper discusses the main types of cybercrime that pose the greatest threat to government agencies and businesses, as well as measures that can be taken to prevent them. Special attention is paid to the development of digital technologies in Ukraine and the impact of this process on the growth of cyber threats. Digitalisation provides numerous benefits for the efficiency of management processes and business development, but along with these opportunities, new risks arise, in particular in the form of cybercrime. It is noted that cybercrime is becoming increasingly complex, covering disruption of information systems, data theft, financial fraud, phishing, and cryptocurrency fraud. This necessitates the improvement of cyber defence mechanisms at the level of government agencies and businesses. A significant role in the growth of cybercrime is played by the proliferation of sophisticated attack methods that use artificial intelligence, social engineering, and automated algorithms to hack into information systems. Criminals are increasingly targeting not only large corporations and government agencies, but also small and medium-sized businesses, which often have limited capacity to effectively defend themselves. In addition, digital threats are not limited to economic losses - they can have significant consequences for national security, social stability, and public trust in digital services. That is why there is an urgent need to introduce comprehensive cybersecurity mechanisms that include not only technical protection, but also raising awareness of users about possible risks and methods of avoiding them. The article also focuses on the need to develop a system of preventive measures to counter cybercrime, which includes both technical, organisational and legal aspects. In particular, the author offers practical recommendations for enhancing the resilience of public administration and business infrastructure to cyber threats, and identifies the main areas for improving legal regulation in the field of cybersecurity. In the context of digital transformation, it is particularly important for Ukraine to integrate into international initiatives aimed at combating cybercrime, in particular through cooperation with the EU, NATO and INTERPOL. This allows access to best practices and technologies that help ensure cybersecurity at all levels of society. Thus, effective prevention of cybercrime in the context of digitalisation requires a comprehensive approach, including the development of national information security mechanisms, raising digital literacy and active cooperation with international partners to create a secure digital environment.
Authors: S. O. Dmytriv, S. S. Pikaliuk
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408943615