U.K., Sept. 17 -- In an announcement made by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, the company launched its latest edition of its biannual Cybercrime Report. In the report the company has analysed the impact COVID-19 has had on the global digital economy, as well as regional economies, industries, businesses and consumer behaviour.

"This is the first LexisNexis Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report to include data on the new reality of conducting business during a pandemic," commented Rebekah Moody, director of fraud and identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

Compared to 2019, the report identifies that, January to June has seen a strong growth in transaction volume, but an overall decline in global attack volume. The company attributes this to the growt...