This week will be focused on the growing cyber-attacks taking place in 2021.

Overview

Cybercrime, also known as online fraud is mostly dependent on computer networks and other forms of Information and Communications Technology( ICT) which includes communications like television, cellphones, satellite systems, network hardware, etc. This is known as Cyber-dependent crime.

Some of the examples of Cyber-dependent crimes are hacking, DDOS attacks, interrupting networks by exploiting malware, and gathering personal data or confidential information of criminals for money. On the other hand, Cyber-enabled crimes do not depend on ICT but are transformed crimes that now have an online platform. Examples include fraud, piracy, forgery, cyberbullying, harassment, leaking private photos without consent, and any form of child pornography. [1]

This week a selection of articles will be released discussing the issue of cybercrime and cyber-attacks on different institutions.

Written by Harshitha Bandarupalli

Assessing firms:

#White&Case #Dentons #DLAPiper #DWF #AkinGump #MayerBrown

References:

[1]Crown Prosecution Service, “Cybercrime - Prosecution Guidance | the Crown Prosecution Service” (Cps.gov.ukApril 12, 2019) <https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/cybercrime-prosecution-guidance>.

[2]National Cybersecurity Center, “The Cyberthreat to the UK Legal Sector” (Ncsc.gov.uk2018) <https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/files/the_cyber_threat_to_uk_legal_sector_NCSC_2.pdf> accessed April 4, 2021.

[3]Ortus Group, “Cyber Criminals vs UK Law Firms – the Battle Continues – ORTUS GROUP” (Ortus Group) <https://www.ortusgroup.com/news/cyber-criminals-vs-uk-law-firms-the-battle-continues/> accessed April 4, 2021.

Disclaimer: This article (and any information accessed through links in this article) is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.