According to Interpol – http://www.interpol.int/Crime-areas/Cybercrime/Cybercrime –
Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing areas of crime. More and more criminals are exploiting the speed, convenience and anonymity that modern technologies offer in order to commit a diverse range of criminal activities. These include attacks against computer data and systems, identity theft, the distribution of child sexual abuse images, internet auction fraud, the penetration of online financial services, as well as the deployment of viruses, Botnets, and various email scams such as phishing.
According to the FBI – http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/cyber
Cyber Threats & Scams
– Internet Crime Reports
– National Cyber Awareness System
– Threat Overview: Testimony
– E-Scams & Warnings
– Common Internet Frauds
– Peer-to-Peer Networks
– Smishing and Vishing
– Social Networking Sites