Countries most affected by carding

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Carding as a form of cybercrime affects many countries, but some regions suffer more due to the high activity of criminal groups and insufficient cyber protection. Based on the available information, the following aspects can be highlighted:

1. Russia and the CIS
   Russia is often mentioned as one of the carding centers. The media has repeatedly discussed cases related to Russian hackers such as Dmitry Smilyanets and Vladimir Drinkman, who were accused of large-scale thefts of data and funds. This is due to the presence of qualified IT specialists who sometimes use their skills for illegal activities.
2. The United
   States is one of the hardest hit countries because it has a large concentration of financial institutions and bank card users. The high level of digitalization makes the American market an attractive target for carders.
3. European Union
   There is also significant carding activity in the EU countries. The carding market grew by 116% in 2020, indicating an increase in the number of attacks and their scale.
4. Developing Countries
   In some developing countries where cyber security is lower, carding is also becoming a serious problem. Criminals exploit weak security systems to steal data and conduct fraudulent transactions.

Reasons for vulnerability​

• High digitalization and use of bank cards.
• Insufficient cyber protection in some regions.
• Activity of international criminal groups.