Global Crossroads of Cybercrime: Youth, Enterprise and State Vulnerabilities in the Digital Age

Cybercrime events continue to escalate globally, impacting individuals, private and public organizations, and government agencies alike.The articles in this issue address four critical areas that demand increased attention if cyber-victimization is to be reduced.The first study examines online offending among Israeli adolescents, linking it to cognitive decision-making and prior victimization.The second highlights the vulnerabilities within Bangladesh's banking sector, where weak governance and limited cybersecurity measures have left institutions exposed.The final study focuses on the global threat to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), revealing how generic cybersecurity frameworks fail to meet their unique needs.Together, these articles raise awareness of key challenges in the fight against cybercrime and offer informed, practical solutions to help individuals and organizations reduce the risk and impact of cyberattacks.