Digital economy: New threats and challenges to the economic security of Russia

Subject. This article discusses the issues of implementing digital and information and communication technologies in the economy. Objectives. The article aims to develop effective measures to minimize risks associated with digitalization and ensure sustainable development of various sectors of the economy of Russia. Methods. For the study, we used comparative and statistical analyses. Results. The article identifies and classifies threats arising from the digitalization of the economy, and it proposes some author-developed recommendations to prevent and neutralize them. Conclusions and Relevance. There is a trend towards an increase in the number of economically motivated crimes committed through using information and telecommunication technologies. Promptly responding to emerging threats can help make the digital economy’s functioning in Russia effective. The results obtained can be used in risk management practices as well as for forming training programmes for specialists in the field of economic security.