Oman: Cybercrimes involving children have been increasing in Oman.
Oman Computer Emergency Readiness Team (OCERT) at the Information Technology Authority reported 35 cases in the first six months of this year.
Most cases were related to e-blackmailing, cyberbullying, fraud and revenge, according to the report.
Minors aged from 13 to 16 years have been the victims of the cybercrimes during that period. In 2018, the number of crimes stood at 22.
The figures were released during an interactive programme theme “Protecting Kids in Cyberspace, Current Situation and suggestions”, held under ‘Shorkum’ initiative.