The rapid expansion of digital trade across APEC has created new opportunities for MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and large companies, but it has also led to a surge in malicious cyber activity that erodes consumer trust and hinders growth. Strengthening digital confidence requires coordinated, cross-border responses that engage governments, businesses, and consumers alike. This project, led by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with the support of the National Center for APEC (NCAPEC), will begin with a research and discussion paper outlining the scope of the issue and highlighting effective legal, regulatory, and business approaches to prevention. Building on this foundation, NCAPEC will convene a half-day workshop during SOM 1 in 2026, bringing together APEC government officials, private sector representatives, civil society and academic experts to exchange strategies and existing practices. The project will conclude with a summary report capturing key insights that APEC economies can use to strengthen frameworks to decrease the scale and impact of cybercrime.