CYBERSECURITY AS A FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Alexandru Leahovcenco

Abstract


The development of the digital economy is inextricably linked to cybersecurity. The article discusses issues related to the definition of cybersecurity, its elements, and examines data on cyber-attacks. The analysis of the tightness of the relationship between the share of the digital economy in GDP and the GCI index using a correlation analysis is carried out in this article. The issues of cybersecurity in the Republic of Moldova are also discussed and ways to improve it are suggested. Currently, there have been significant changes in the structure of cyber threats. These changes are associated with discrete changes in the motives and tactics of cybercriminals. The reasons for enrichment contributed to the emergence of crypto miners. At the same time, there is a shift towards reducing the use of malware and complex infrastructure and moving to low-profile social engineering attacks. This article analyzes the situation in the field of cybersecurity in the Republic of Moldova and provides suggestions for its improvement.


Keywords


cybersecurity, digital economy, cyber risk, GCI index.

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