Legal Challenges in Combating Cybercrime

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Name: Osama Saleh Abdul-Mahdi | Country: Lebanese Republic
Department / Fine Specialization: law / Public Law
Institution / University: Islamic University of Lebanon

Abstract

This research examines the legal challenges associated with combating cybercrime in the context of rapid technological development and the widespread use of information and communication technologies. Cybercrime has emerged as a modern form of criminal activity resulting from advancements in computer systems, digital networks, and information systems, which have become essential tools in both public and private sectors. Despite the benefits of technological progress, these developments have also created new opportunities for criminal activities that are difficult to detect and regulate using traditional legal frameworks. The study aims to clarify the concept of cybercrime, identify its main characteristics, and analyze the most significant legal challenges that arise in addressing such crimes. Particular attention is given to procedural difficulties related to investigation, evidence collection, and the determination of jurisdiction, especially when cybercrimes cross national borders. The research also highlights the limitations of existing criminal legislation in effectively responding to technologically advanced forms of crime. The study concludes that addressing cybercrime requires the continuous development of legal systems, the modernization of criminal legislation, and enhanced international cooperation. Strengthening legal and technical capacities is essential to effectively prevent, investigate, and prosecute cybercrimes in the evolving digital environment.
Keywords: Cybercrime, Digital Evidence, Cybersecurity, Criminal Law, Transnational Crime
Research Language: Arabic
How to cite:
ElQarar Journal for Peer-Reviewed Scientific Research, Vol. 9, Issue 27, Year (3), pp. 449-471.
⚖️ Conflict of Interest:

The author/authors declare no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this research.

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This study did not receive any financial support or grant from any public, private, or non-profit entity.

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