Article WZJJ Average age of cyber-attack suspects drops to 17

Average age of cyber-attack suspects drops to 17

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Experts say 'kudos' of committing crime is luring more teenagers, as average age of suspects falls by seven years in the space of 12 months

The average age of suspected cyber-attackers has dropped dramatically to just 17, the National Crime Agency has said.

Experts believe the "kudos" of committing crime lures teenagers on to the wrong side of the law, and pranks used in online gaming can spiral out of control.

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