'Sense of accomplishment' drives youngsters to cybercrime - National Crime Agency

Sooraj Shah
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Gaining respect and reputation from forum members fuels criminal activity

A sense of accomplishment, completing a challenge and proving oneself to peers are some of the key motivations behind youngsters turning to cybercrime. That's according to a report published tod...

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