STUDY ON VIRTUAL CRIMES AND THEIR LEGAL IMPLICATIONS IN MODERN SOCIETY

Abstract

With the advent of the digital era there was positive progress in several fields, however greater freedom also had consequences, virtual crimes became a significant problem in modern society, given this there was a need for legislative updates to properly adapt to these new criminal classifications. In view of this, the aim is to answer the following problem: What are virtual crimes and what are the laws concerning them? This investigation aims to define these computer crimes in their different aspects and name the legislation and classification methods associated with virtual crimes, exploring their different symptoms and the legal resources available to solve them. The investigation employs a bibliographical approach, in which the data will be analyzed qualitatively. The analysis of these cybercrimes and their legal consequences provides essential information for promoting digital security and developing effective cybersecurity policies.