Cybercrime in the field of information technology as a modern threat

Abstract

This article examines the current problem of cybercrime, since in modern society computers, information technologies and telecommunication systems have penetrated into all spheres of human activity and the state. However, the globalization of information technology poses a huge threat to humanity. Over the last century, it has become particularly relevant. Over the years, information technology has become more accessible to users. The limitless possibilities of the globalization of the information field allow attackers to freely influence an individual, a group and society as a whole. Cybercrime has now reached an unprecedented scale. All this did not go unnoticed by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, who called this problem a matter of state security and proposed to form a system of automated information exchange about threats in the digital space. This article discusses the problems of investigating crimes in the field of information technology, which are complicated by anonymity, the presence of "limitless" space, and the openness of potential victims. In conclusion, the ways of solving the problem of cybercrime both in Russia and in other countries at the present stage are shown, which consist in strengthening the State system for preventing and detecting computer attacks on Russian information resources, as well as eliminating their consequences; strengthening the reliability of the confidential communication network of law enforcement agencies and authorities; strengthening international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime.