disrupt wildlife cybercrime – factsheet

The scale and anonymous nature of online trafficking, which includes ever-changing usernames, the security of direct messaging apps and cloaked VPNs, means it is essential that online technology companies take charge in detecting and disrupting online wildlife criminals. IFAW experts work closely with governments, law enforcement agencies, online marketplaces, and social media platforms to provide them with data, information and training to identify and combat wildlife cybercrime.