Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2024

The Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) is Europol’s analysis of the shifting landscape of cybercrime, examining key threats and trends from the past year.

The 2024 report emphasizes trends in areas such as cyber-attacks, child sexual exploitation, and online and payment fraud schemes. Recent law enforcement actions have led ransomware groups to split up and rebrand under new identities. Additionally, ongoing shutdowns of dark web forums and marketplaces have shortened the lifespan of these criminal sites. This instability, along with a rise in exit scams, has contributed to a more fragmented and diverse array of cyber threats.

IOCTA reports are issued annually by Europol.