Summary: Cybercrime poses a significant national security threat, outpacing state-backed intrusions in frequency. The impact is evident in industries like healthcare, where ransomware attacks disrupt patient care and compromise sensitive data. Cybercriminals support state efforts by providing tools and services or acting on behalf of governments, leading to a complicated relationship between crime and state objectives. Tackling cybercrime requires international cooperation, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and a recognition of its national security implications to effectively disrupt this resilient ecosystem.
