
Cyber Crime
Cybercrime is one of the greatest threats facing our country, and has enormous implications for our national security, economic prosperity, and public safety. Attorney General Eric Holder has made it one of the Department of Justice's top priorities. The range of threats and the challenges they present for law enforcement expand just as rapidly as technology evolves.
Key Priorities
Cases & Takedowns
- U.S. v. Google
- Prosecution of "Sextortionist" Luis Mijangos
- Prosecution of "Anonymous" Hacktivists
- Coreflood Botnet Takedown & Civil Action
- 21 Charged in International Internet Fraud Scheme
- Unauthorized Intrusions into an Investment Firm
In the News
useful links
- FBI on Cybercrime
- Homeland Security on Cybercrime
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
- Secret Service on Electronic Crimes Task Forces
More DOJ Priorities
- Anti-Bullying
- Civil Rights
- Cybercrime
- Financial Fraud
- Indian Country
- National Security
- Prescription Drug Abuse
- Project Safe Childhood
- Victims' Rights & Services
- Violent Crime Prevention






