Cyber criminals steal hundreds of millions of dollars each year with near impunity each year. For every 1 successfully prosecuted in a court of law, 100 get off scot-free or with a warning. Most of the time, the person committing the crime is located outside of the country. It’s hard enough to successfully prosecute a cyber criminal if they originate in the same jurisdiction as the victim, but close to impossible when both reside in different locations. It has taken decades for law enforcement agencies, legal systems, and juries to get up to speed on cyber crime.”]
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