Every cybercriminal has a starting point. By understanding how young people are drawn into cybercrime, we can intervene earlier & build more effective prevention strategies. Great to see 100+ experts from 50 countries gather at the 7th
#InterCOP to advance this important work. 🌍
➡️ How is the profile of cybercriminals changing in the era of AI?
Young people are increasingly being drawn into offending pathways at an early age, sometimes as young as 7 years old. Online subcultures and specialized forums normalize hacking culture long before anyone even calls it a crime, while AI and cybercrime-as-a-service models drastically lower the barrier to entry.
To address this, INTERPOL brought together members of the International Cyber Offender Prevention Network (InterCOP), law enforcement and other stakeholders to explore how we can deter youth from these pathways and steer cyber-skilled individuals toward rewarding, lawful careers in cybersecurity.
Co-organized with the InterCOP Project Team, this vital conference united 100 participants from 50 countries to examine early intervention strategies.