# Partnership against Cybercrime

The Partnership against Cybercrime is a leading public-private initiative dedicated to strengthening cooperation to combat cybercrime.

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## Our mission is to advance collective action against cybercrime

Cybercrime remains a significant and pervasive global challenge, affecting individuals, businesses and governments alike. Effective disruption of cybercrime requires a holistic approach that addresses its root causes while mitigating threats at scale and strengthening the security of the digital ecosystem. Achieving this will require stronger, more coordinated collaboration between the public and private sectors.Our approachFollowing discussions at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in 2020, the Partnership against Cybercrime was established.Today, the Partnership brings together a committed community of over 60 member organizations, including leading national and international law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity companies, service and platform providers, global businesses and not-for-profit organizations.


## Cybercrime at a glance

Over the years, the cybercrime ecosystem has evolved from opportunistic activities to highly organized operations that increasingly mirror legitimate business practices.


### Phishing at scale

In 2024, a study estimated that 3.4 billion phishing emails were sent every day. This equates to nearly 39,000 phishing emails per second.


### The hidden economy of cybercrime

Data from 2024 suggest that the scam industry in the Mekong region alone is worth over 43.8 billion USD a year.


### The expansion of online fraud

73% of respondents in the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 were affected by cyber-enabled fraud over the course of 2025.


### AI as an accelerator of cybercrime

A recent survey of 272 AI experts identifies dangerous AI capabilities and AI-enabled cyberattacks among the most urgent global AI risks.


## The Partnership promotes a multi-dimensional approach to combatting cybercrime

In 2026 – 2027, our activities will build on the below three pillars


### Strengthen collaboration and coordination of responses to cybercrime across sectors and borders

Foster collaboration between law enforcement and private sector to build technical and operational capabilities.


### Identify emerging cybercrime techniques as well as technological innovation to detect and prevent them

Research and address emerging threats such as deepfakes, AI-based malware, crypto fraud, and other evolving techniques of cybercrime


### Reduce the impact of cybercrime on individuals and communities

Tackle societal and economic impacts of cybercrime and empower communities with knowledge and resources to navigate digital spaces securely.


## Our reports


### Fighting Cyber-Enabled Fraud: A Systemic Defence Approach

This paper presents a systemic defence framework to confront phishing and cyber-enabled fraud.

[Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/fighting-cyber-enabled-fraud-a-systemic-defence-approach/)


### Disrupting Cybercrime Networks: A Collaboration Framework

This white paper explores how to build on the success of existing partnerships to accelerate the disruption of cybercriminal activities.

[Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/disrupting-cybercrime-networks-a-collaboration-framework/)


### Partnership against Cybercrime

This report highlights the commitment of a purpose-driven multistakeholder community that supports collaborative action against cybercrime.

[Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/partnership-against-cybercrime/)


### An initiative of the Centre for Cybersecurity

Prioritising cybersecurity and fostering global public-private action to tackle systemic challenges.

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## Forum Insights

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