Introduction to the Case Study Collection

The Cyber Trust
Part of The Cyber Trust Family Internet Monitoring Project

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This collection of case studies explores real-world news stories highlighting how children and young people can be placed at risk through their online activities.

The collection is drawn from real cases investigated by the Cyber Choices team at the National Crime Agency and stories reported in the press.

All of these cases could have been prevented had parents been able to monitor their child's online activity and intervene.



News Item Link Cyber Choices Link

Story:Ex-teen hackers warn parents are clueless as children steal 'millions

 

A team of journalists at Sky News revealed that children as young as seven are being referred to Britain's national cybercrime intervention programme. 

Former hackers jailed for stealing millions have warn parents it's easier than ever for children to fall down the rabbit hole – and the first step is often gaming.

A former cyber criminal says he was around 15 when he started hacking. He began whilst playing a video game and was drawn into the cybercrime world.  

He ended up in jail for stealing over $7 million in crypto-currency.

Read the full story here .