Cybercrime: A New Challenge of Criminality in the Digital Age

Cybercrime, encompassing a broad spectrum of illicit activities executed through digital technologies, poses a critical threat to global security, economics, and individual privacy. Key methods, such as phishing, exploit user vulnerabilities by using deceptive techniques to acquire sensitive personal and financial data. Phishing-related offenses are explicitly addressed within legal frameworks, such as those outlined in the Penal Code, where they are classified under offenses against property and public safety. This underscores the integral role of legal structures in mitigating the growing risks posed by cybercrime, particularly as technological advancements enhance the complexity of such criminal activities. Additionally, the widespread use of fake websites for phishing purposes heightens the dangers of identity theft, financial fraud, and compromised banking systems, with long-lasting implications for victims’ credit scores and financial stability.