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In 2024, the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism in Romania closed cybercrime cases. However, the number of pending cases has increased by **** percent since 2023.       

Cybercrime in Romania

 

Cybercrime poses a significant challenge in Romania, with distinct patterns observed across regions and varying attack methods. The Bucharest-Ilfov region stands out, as **** percent of respondents reported using software programs to limit online activity tracking in 2023, indicating a notable concern for digital privacy. In contrast, the North-West region had a lower adoption rate at *** percent. Regarding malware threats, Trojan.AgentACBD led the charts in 2023, registering * attack alerts, closely followed by Trojan.IoT.Mirai and InfoStealer.AGENTTESLA. Phishing attacks fluctuated, peaking at * incidents in April 2023 but dropping to in December 2023. This dynamic landscape underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures nationwide.       

Online Video Games

 

The digital landscape is evolving, marked by notable shifts in women's internet usage. While the overall share of internet users has risen for both genders, the gender gap has significantly narrowed. In 2024, female internet users lagged males by only *** percent, a substantial improvement from the *** percent gap in 2019. Social media usage remained the most popular online activity for women. However, a noteworthy trend is women's substantial use of the internet to gather health-related information, showcasing a diversified gender digital presence.