Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2023

Cybercrime, in its various forms, represents an increasing threat to the EU. Cyber-attacks, online child sexual exploitation, and online frauds are highly complex crimes and manifest in diverse typologies. Meanwhile the perpetrators behind these crimes are becoming increasingly agile, exploiting new situations created by geopolitical and technological changes. 

The Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) is Europol’s assessment of the cybercrime landscape and how it has changed over the last 24 months. 

Accompanying the IOCTA are two spotlight reports on cyber-attacks and online fraud, each examining its specific crime area. A third publication on child sexual exploitation was planned but later cancelled.