According to online reports, according to Mario Nawfal, social media hacking attacks in the UK have surged, with related cases rising from 22,530 in 2023 to 35,434 in 2024. Hackers typically impersonate users and trick their friends into providing security codes by taking over social media or email accounts. Chain detective ZachXBT said that the UK has low penalties for cybercrime, and even if fraud is reported, offenders are often not subject to substantial punishment. In addition, law enforcement agencies also face resource shortages when handling such cases.