In 2024, the cost of the cybercrime worldwide exceeded $ 16.6 billion, up 33% compared to the previous year, according to a FBI annual report published a few days ago. This rapid increase is mainly attributed to investment scam, phishing and ransomware attacks, with the elderly being the most vulnerable demographic, recording losses of nearly $ 5 billion.

In Greece, in 2024 it was characterized by a significant increase in cyberattacks, with a focus on ransomware attacks that hit critical areas such as education, retail and media. In addition, the country recorded high exposure rates to malware, with 15 million threats being identified by software security companies.

In fact, according to official data presented by the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, Greece faced a significant increase in cybercrime in 2024. The Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate received 89,343 calls through the five -digit number of 11188, while These figures underline the growing threat of cybercrime in the country and the need to strengthen cyber -security measures.

Digital systems and cyber security experts warn that illegal IPTV piracy is one of the most important cybercrime factors. IPTV unlated services, which provide access to thousands of television channels and content without the relevant license, often have connections to organized criminal networks and fund other forms of illegal activities, including cyberattacks.

Experts point out that users of such services expose themselves to serious dangers. Among them is the possibility of infection of their devices with malware, theft of personal data and involvement in cases of financial fraud. There are special attention and avoiding such illegal platforms to protect both personal data and citizens’ financial security. It is not accidental that Europol’s findings are also in the past, where, after a large -scale operation against IPTV illegal networks, it revealed that a large pirate network served more than 22 million users exposed to all these digital dangers and many of them.