Abstract
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the sharp rise in cybercrime amid the rapid development of digital technologies and the internet. It examines the causes, main forms, global and national statistics, and consequences of cybercrime. Particular attention is paid to artificial intelligence (AI), ransomware, phishing, deepfakes, and other threats. The paper highlights the 11-fold increase in cybercrimes in Uzbekistan, trillions of soums in losses to citizens, and state measures. Practical recommendations for strengthening cybersecurity are offered.
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