● OVERVIEW OF 2024 FRAUDSTERS made off with millions Despite awareness campaigns by the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board, the Information System Authority and other organisations, the final figures for last year sadly confirm that it was a successful year for fraudsters. I n 2024, CERT-EE recorded 624 significant fraud incidents, compared to 546 incidents recorded in 2023. During the first 11 months of the year, Estonian citizens lost €7 million to fraud, according to data from the Police and 28 Border Guard Board. Since many cases go unreported, the actual losses are likely much higher. But why do so many fraud attempts succeed? There are several factors. First, scammers have become increasingly sophisticated, and their CYBER SECURITY IN ESTONIA 2025