Cybercrime involving personal data and electronic payment systems: challenges, threats, and prevention strategies

  • Deputy Head of Department, General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss6-pp50-56

Keywords

cybercrime , personal data protection , electronic payment systems , data breaches , cybersecurity , digital fraud , ransomware , phishing , online banking security , cybercrime prevention strategies

Abstract

The rapid development of information and communication technologies has fundamentally transformed modern society, creating new opportunities in the banking sector, public services, and various commercial sectors. However, digital transformation has simultaneously created vulnerabilities that are actively exploited by cybercriminals. This study examines the escalation of global cybercrime trends, with particular emphasis on personal data breaches and electronic payment system fraud. Analysis of international statistics reveals an alarming growth trajectory: in the US, a record number of cybercrimes were recorded in 2024 - 860,000 cases with losses amounting to $16.6 billion. Similar trends are observed in Russia and Uzbekistan, where the level of cybercrime has risen dramatically. In Uzbekistan, cybercrimes have increased nearly 70-fold over three years, accounting for almost half of all registered crimes with damages exceeding 1 trillion soums. The study proposes a comprehensive three-component system for countering cybercrime: technical measures, including data encryption and access control; legal and regulatory reforms that strengthen accountability; and organizational initiatives to establish specialized law enforcement units and interagency data integration systems.

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Cybercrime involving personal data and electronic payment systems: challenges, threats, and prevention strategies

How to Cite

Umarov, B. (2025). Cybercrime involving personal data and electronic payment systems: challenges, threats, and prevention strategies. Society and Innovation, 6(6), 50–56. https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-1415-vol6-iss6-pp50-56