The UK crime Crime Agency ( NCA ) has called for governments and law enforcement agencies to adopt a partnership strategy to beat cyber - crime . The agency suggests cutting off groups of international cyber criminals at the roots to combat the threat . However , others believe money is better spent strengthening gangs rather than tracking culprits as cyber - crime has no borders and often no consequence for offenders . Under - detection of attacks by businesses for fear of losing customers and the misconception that complying with standard requirements could protect a business against more capable business actors were among the problems highlighted in the NCA ’s report .
The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has called for businesses and law enforcement agencies to adopt a partnership approach to beat cyber-crime. The agency suggests cutting off groups of international cyber criminals at the roots to combat the threat. However, others believe money is better spent strengthening systems rather than tracking culprits as cyber-crime has no borders and often no consequence for offenders. Under-reporting of attacks by businesses for fear of losing clients and the misconception that complying with standard requirements could protect a business against more capable threat actors were among the problems highlighted in the NCA’s report.