CYBERCRIMES: SHARING PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND INTIMATE CONTENT FOR REVENGE

Abstract

Cybercrimes have evolved over time from isolated events to a global threat, in line with the advancement of the world wide web and technology. However, these technological advances have also transformed from acts of mere technological curiosity into highly profitable illicit enterprises, exploring the motivations and methods underlying this change. Among the various types of digital crimes, there are those that seek to expose the intimacy and privacy of individuals. In view of this, this study aimed to analyze the legal effects of cybercrimes with regard to the sharing of photos, videos and intimate content for revenge. The methodology was based on a bibliographic review, based on scientific articles, books, periodicals and current legislation on the respective subject. Data collection was carried out using databases such as Scielo, Google Scholar, among others, from 2018 to 2024. The results highlighted that, known in doctrine and jurisprudence as “revenge porn”, it is a form of violence against any person, especially women, and is criminally punishable. As of Law nº. 13.718 of 2018, the dissemination of sex scenes, nudity or pornography, without the victim's consent, began to receive stricter criminal treatment, with the addition of art. 218-C to the Penal Code, punishable by imprisonment of one to five years, as well as its § 1, which increases the sentence by 1/3 to 2/3 if there is an intention of revenge or humiliation.