Cybercrime

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Cybercrime is criminal activity that targets computer networks, computers or other network devices. It usually involves damaging devices or networks with the intent of financial gain, but there are also attacks by cybercriminals or hackers for political or personal reasons. Phishing, hacking or DDOS attacks are becoming an increasingly common threat in the rapidly evolving Internet.

Cybercriminals are both individuals and organizations. Most are highly technically skilled and operate in an organized manner using sophisticated techniques. The cybercriminals themselves and the infrastructure they use are often located outside of a country’s borders. In such situations, international cooperation combining the activities of services and organizations such as EUROPOL, INTERPOL, organizations of banks, payment institutions and associations of electronic service providers is essential.

Cybercrime is a global threat and the scale and complexity of cyber attacks is very broad. Criminals take advantage of new technologies used by consumers in good faith, masking their actions (phishing), becoming almost anonymous, so active cooperation with law enforcement is crucial. Only the active cooperation of victimized entities with law enforcement can quickly remove the negative effects of hacking or DDOS attacks.

The most common forms of cybercrime include:

phishing – fraudulent emails requesting security and personal information;
hacking – gaining unauthorized access to a computer, including social media and email passwords;
use of malware – including ransomware, with which criminals disrupt a computer, such as spreading viruses, installing spyware, taking over files and extorting ransoms;
DDOS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks on websites – actions aimed at preventing the use of websites, often combined with extortion;
fake shopping sites – scammers create fake e-commerce sites designed to mimic known and legitimate retailers;
cyber stalking or harassment.

Our services include:

legal assistance to businesses and individuals who have been victims of cybercrime;
legal support in investigations of hacking incidents;
cooperation with law enforcement agencies;
cooperation with banks (Polish Bank Association);
cooperation with foreign payment institutions;
cooperation with cryptocurrency exchanges;
cooperation with IT experts;
crisis management in case of cyber attacks;
support in responding to and recovering from cyber incidents, including recovering a company’s operational capability after hacking and DDOS attacks.

Our law firm directs its services to:

entities harmed by cybercrimes;
institutions and organizations exposed to attacks via computer networks;
cyber security experts seeking legal support;
banks, payment institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges;
individuals seeking professional legal opinions in the field of computer criminal law.

Summary: Cybercrime

Cybercrime is crime committed with the use of a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends.

Examples of cybercrime

Widespread types of cybercrime are: phishing, ransomware (also running ransomware attack), identity theft, malware, cyberstalking, sending malicious software and spam via email, data breach. In 2021 11 type of malware were described. The most typical are:

1. Viruses
2. Worms
3. Trojans
4. Ransomware
5. Adware
6. Spyware
7. Rootkits
8. Botnets.

There is also cyberextortion which is a category of cybercrime that involves digitally threatening or coercing someone to do something against their will.

Cybercrime activities target computer systems or networks, may infect them with malware to damage devices or stop them. Computers around the world are at risk as cyber criminals do not recognise state borders: cybercrime is becoming more expensive as the number of attacks per company keeps increasing. The global indicator ‘Estimated Cost of Cybercrime’ in the cybersecurity market was forecast to continuously increase between 2023 and 2028 by a total 5.7 trillion U.S. dollars (+69.94 percent). Infrastructure security agencies do all they can to minimize internet fraud and make using a computer as safe as possible.

Cybercriminals

Cyber criminals are always a step ahead of international security organizations though. In this situation individuals should take measures to protect themselves from global cybercrime. Basic rules to follow: never give out personal data if not necessary, never work on a computer without a valid antivirus program, buy and sell online only on recognised websites, report all cyber attacks and identity fraud to the internet crime complaint center.

Dark web

Dark web is a very dangerous place and must be avoided. It refers to encrypted online content and allows individuals to hide their identity and location from others.

If you or your organization is the victim of a network intrusion, data breach, or ransomware attack, contact your nearest police station.

Protect Your Digital Assets with Expert Legal Support Against Cybercrime

Cybercrime is a growing threat that can disrupt businesses, compromise personal data, and cause significant financial losses. Whether your organization has been targeted by hackers, experienced phishing attacks, or suffered from malware or DDOS incidents, our law firm is here to provide the legal expertise you need.

We offer comprehensive support, including legal assistance for victims, collaboration with law enforcement and IT experts, and strategic guidance to recover from cyber incidents. Our tailored approach ensures your rights are protected and your operations can quickly return to normal.

Don’t let cybercriminals jeopardize your business or personal security. Contact us today for professional legal assistance and take the first step toward safeguarding your digital assets.

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