Fraud in the digital space and its features

Introduction. Scientific and technological progress, defining an appropriate "new stage of development" that improves people's lives in terms of accessibility of achievements to a wide range, generates the use of information technology by criminal elements of society. In this regard, the growth of crime based on the use of digital technologies is inevitable, which is confirmed by the relevant reports of the law enforcement system. The relevance of the problem under consideration is confirmed daily by publications in the media about the number of thefts and frauds committed against citizens using information and telecommunication technologies.

Purpose. To characterize the features of fraud in the computer sphere, to identify key aspects of the development of legislation on cybercrime.

Theoretical foundations. Methods. The theoretical basis of the research was made up of scientific articles, statistical reports of government departmental structures, materials of judicial and investigative practices. The methodological basis is made up of commonly used scientific research methods, the application of which determines the choice of systemic, activity-based, functional and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of an urgent problem.

Results. The article reveals the concepts and designates the relevant introduced norms, which are protected by legislation in the field of information protection, and explains the reasons for the need to differentiate responsibility for fraudulent actions related to personal data. In addition, a systematic analysis of the main types of fraud on the Internet was carried out, which confirmed the relevance and relevance of the topic under consideration.

Conclusions. Modern Russian criminal legislation is facing a major challenge: the need to quickly develop and implement an effective mechanism for the suppression and prevention of cybercrimes, which will inevitably appear due to the rapid development of technology. To date, Russia has already implemented a wide range of measures aimed at combating cybercrime, but these measures, as a rule, focus on the "physical" component – on the control of couriers, service infrastructure and equipment. However, the world of cybercrime is much more complex and multifaceted than just hardware and wires. The creation of specialized government agencies and cyber forces is undoubtedly an important step towards becoming a secure State. An important stage in this area of work was the creation on October 11, 2022 of the Office for the Organization of the Fight against the Illegal Use of Information and Communication Technologies. However, it is important to remember that this is only part of the solution to the problem, since the work of this department requires continuous improvement of legislation, its testing in law enforcement practice and adaptation to the rapidly changing conditions of cyberspace, as well as close cooperation between government agencies, the banking sector and the international community for the rapid exchange of information and joint, fruitful work on prevention cyber threats (cyber-attacks). Without a comprehensive approach combining technological, legal and human aspects, achieving real cybersecurity will remain a difficult and long-term task for our state.

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