THE CHALLENGES OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OF VIRTUAL CRIMES IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Abstract

Internet regulation in Brazil faces significant challenges due to its complexity and rapid technological evolution. Although there are specific laws aimed at digital security, the effectiveness of these regulations is often questioned. The current system cannot adequately cover all aspects of the internet, which include technical, economic, social and political issues. Private companies and public bodies, responsible for protecting virtual information, often lack the technology and knowledge necessary to ensure this security, as evidenced by repeated data leaks in the country. Current laws tend to deal with specific situations that have already occurred, which limits their ability to predict and face new emerging threats. Law, with its intrinsic difficulty in keeping up with rapid technological evolution, becomes even more challenging when it comes to classifying crimes that have not yet been committed. In response to these challenges, it is imperative that there is a coordinated effort between various stakeholders, including the continuous training of criminal investigation professionals and the improvement of the technological infrastructure of institutions. Only through a substantial improvement in the training of specialists and the updating of technological structures will it be possible to guarantee safe and effective browsing on the internet, protecting users against constantly evolving threats.