Centro de Documentação da PJ
Analítico de Periódico
CD 368
High-risk cybercriminal networks [Recurso eletrónico] : strategies for combating them in cyberspace / Alp Cenk Arslan
European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin, Luxembourg, Special conference (Edition n. 7, 2026), p. 345-356
Edição especial da conferência n.º 7 da “CEPOL R&S Conference 2024/2025”, subordinada ao tema “Tackling the World of High-Risk Criminal Networks (HRCN)", que teve lugar em Ostia (Roma), nos dias 25 a 27 de março de 2025.
CRIME INFORMÁTICO, SEGURANÇA INFORMÁTICA, REDE CRIMINOSA, COOPERAÇÃO INTERNACIONAL, UNIÃO EUROPEIA, ESTADOS UNIDOS
As cybercriminal networks grow increasingly complex and globalised, traditional cybersecurity measures struggle to address these sophisticated threats. This study examines the structures and strategies of high-risk cybercriminal networks, focusing on their technological, geopolitical and operational dynamics. Methodologically, the study employs a qualitative comparative analysis framework, utilising a ‘most different systems design’ to evaluate the strategic divergence between the United States and the European Union. The research contributes to the literature by establishing a theoretical nexus between ‘state–cybercrime alignment’ and current geopolitical security doctrines. Drawing on the US national cybersecurity strategy and the EU cybersecurity strategy, the research analyses their approaches to combating such networks and fostering international cooperation. Case studies of cyberattacks originating from China, North Korea and Russia highlight the global connections and state-sponsored elements of these networks. The study proposes an integrated framework combining advanced technologies and international collaboration to disrupt, predict and mitigate cybercriminal activities. Additionally, it underscores the importance of harmonised global laws and inter-agency partnerships to address jurisdictional and technological challenges. By comparing the US and EU strategies, this research provides policymakers and cybersecurity professionals with actionable insights and recommendations to navigate the evolving threat landscape and promote a secure digital ecosystem.
