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Children as Young as Seven Engaged in Cyber Crime, Parents Unaware

Children as Young as Seven Engaged in Cyber Crime, Parents Unaware

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ThreatCluster March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A significant increase in cyber crime among children and teenagers has been reported, with the UK's national crime agency revealing that the average age of referrals to its cyber choices intervention program is 15, and the youngest referred is just seven years old. Former hackers warn that parents are often oblivious to the risks, as gaming is frequently the entry point for these young offenders.

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