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Cybercrime is a big issue everywhere in the world. Lawmakers are passing new laws to deal with it and police departments are setting up special computer crime units and training their officers to be technically savvy. However, the problem of cybercrime is too big for anyone to solve alone.

Criminals use the internet’s speed, convenience and anonymity to commit cyber crimes that were previously impossible. These include hacking to steal personal information, fraud and money laundering. Criminals can also hack into critical infrastructure such as schools, utilities and businesses to cause disruption or to steal financial information. These attacks can lead to hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, as well as threaten public safety and economic security.

The definition of cybercrime is changing as our society grows more reliant on technology. It’s important that we understand how the definition changes so we can work together with other agencies to fight the crime.

HSI provides world-class training and outreach to law enforcement partners, Congress, industry, academia, and the public to raise awareness of cyber threats and how to counter them. The HSI team focuses on identifying and developing the most advanced cyber skills for our country, enabling a strong workforce to meet the demands of the future.

The FBI’s Cyber Division is charged with dealing with attacks from cybercriminals or overseas adversaries. It’s also responsible for monitoring and managing cyber attacks on public and private sector networks, such as the nation’s energy, transportation, healthcare and finance systems.