Cyber Crime, Security, and Safety Reports

A variety of organizations have conducted valuable research that helps us understand the ever changing landscape of consumer behavior and cyber crime.

We have collected some of these great studies and made them available in one place, so those interested don’t have to search for them. We hope this resource makes it easy for all of us to get a perspective on how we can help consumers and businesses protect themselves from Internet crime and cyber attacks.

US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)
US-CERT is a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the public and private sectors. Established in 2003 to protect the nation's Internet infrastructure, US-CERT coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation.

This report summarizes and provides analysis of incident reports submitted to US-CERT during the U.S. Government fiscal year 2008 first quarter (FY08 Q1), that is, the period of October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.

HTTP://www.us-cert.gov/press_room/trendsandanalysisQ108.pdf

This report summarizes and provides analysis of incident reports submitted to US-CERT during the U.S. Government fiscal year 2008 second quarter (FY08 Q2), that is, the period of January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008.

HTTP://www.us-cert.gov/press_room/trendsandanalysisQ208.pdf

This report summarizes and provides analysis of incident reports submitted to US-CERT during the U.S. Government fiscal year 2008 first quarter (FY08 Q1), that is, the period of October 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.

HTTP://www.us-cert.gov/press_room/trendsandanalysisQ108.pdf

Federal Trade Commission’s Fraud Trends Reports
The Federal Trade Commission through its Consumer Sentinel program has collected data that allows the Commission to pinpoint trends and developments in consumer fraud. The data collected by the Consumer Sentinel program includes not only consumer fraud and identity theft complaints received by the FTC, but also complaints from over 100 different U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and non-governmental organizations.

2007 Fraud Trent Report
HTTP://www.consumer.gov/sentinel/pubs/top10fraud2007.pdf

2006 Fraud Trent Report
HTTP://www.consumer.gov/sentinel/pubs/Top10Fraud2006.pdf

2005 Fraud Trend Report
HTTP://www.consumer.gov/sentinel/pubs/Top10Fraud2005.pdf

2004 Fraud Trend Report
HTTP://www.consumer.gov/sentinel/trends.htm

Internet Crime Complaint Center’s Annual Internet Fraud Trend Report
The Internet Crime Complaint Center is a joint initiative between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center that receives Internet related criminal complaints, and refers the criminal complaints to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement and/or regulatory agencies for any investigation they deem to be appropriate.

Every year the Internet Crime Complaint Center releases an Internet Fraud Trends report that the Center has compiled based on consumer complaints it receives from its website and other law enforcement agencies.

Reports from 2007-2001
HTTP://www.ic3.gov/media/annualreports.aspx

Internet Fraud Watch Annual Internet Fraud Statistics Report
The Internet Fraud Watch is run by the National Consumers League and is an Internet Hotline where consumers can file Internet fraud complaints.  Every year since 1997, Internet Fraud Watch has published an Internet Fraud Trends Report based on consumer complaints it receives. 

2007 Internet Fraud Statistics
HTTP://www.fraud.org/internet/2007internet.pdf

Internet Fraud Watch’s Collection of Quarterly Reports
HTTP://www.fraud.org/internet/intstat.htm

Anti-Phishing Working Group’s Monthly Phishing Trends Reports
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is the global pan-industrial and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming and email spoofing of all types.  Based on phishing attack reports the Anti-Phishing Working Group receives from consumers and companies, the APWG produces monthly reports on phishing attack trends.

The latest APWG Phishing Attack Trends Reports
HTTP://www.antiphishing.org/

Archived APWG Phishing Attack Trends Reports- Dating back to December 2003
HTTP://www.antiphishing.org/resources.html#consumer

Pew Internet and American Life Project Cyber Security Studies
The Pew Internet & American Life Project produces reports that explore the impact of the Internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life. The Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the Internet through collection of data and analysis of real-world developments as they affect the virtual world.

The percentage of internet users who use search engines on a typical day has been steadily rising from about one-third of all users in 2002, to a new high of just under one-half (49%).
HTTP://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Search_Aug08.pdf

Some 55% of all adult Americans now have a high-speed internet connection at home.
HTTP://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Broadband_2008.pdf

Teens write a lot, but they do not think of their emails, instant and text messages as writing
HTTP://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Writing_Report_FINAL3.pdf

62% of all Americans are part of a wireless, mobile population that participates in digital activities away from home or work.
HTTP://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Mobile.Data.Access.pdf

Most online Americans view online shopping as a way to save time and a convenient way to buy products, but most also express discomfort about sending personal or credit card information over the internet
HTTP://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Online%20Shopping.pdf

More teens are creating and sharing material on the internet. And 28% of online teens have blogs, up from 2004.
HTTP://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Teens_Social_Media_Final.pdf

Department of Justice- Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS)
Report Of The Department Of Justice’s Task Force On Intellectual Property

The Task Force’s final report of recommendations to the US Attorney General that outline both substantive and tangible methods for the Department of Justice to expand and enhance its efforts in protecting the nation’s intellectual property.
HTTP://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/IPTaskForceReport.pdf

A summary of recent computer crimes prosecuted by the Department of Justice
HTTP://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/cccases.html

US Treasury Department
Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee and the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council – Report on Lessons Learned by Consumers, Financial Sector Firms, and Government Agencies during the Recent Rise of Phishing Attacks (2004)
HTTP://www.treas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/financial-institution/cip/pdf/fbiic-fsscc-report-2004.pdf

US Department of Treasury’s Report on The Use of Technology to Combat Identity Theft (2005)
HTTP://www.treas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/financial-institution/cip/biometrics_study.pdf

Symantec Reports
The Norton Online Living Report  gives a snapshot of how different cultures and different countries approach the Internet and provides insight into how their daily lives are affected by the online world. All the data is constantly changing and will be updated in further iterations of this first bi-annual report.

The Symantec Internet Security Threat Report offers analysis and discussion of threat activity over a six-month period. It covers Internet attacks, vulnerabilities