Common Risks and Challenges in Cybercrime
Keywords:
Adaptive threat response and mitigation, Challenges, Cybercrime, Cyber security, Evidence, Investigation, Legislation, RisksAbstract
The significance of cybercrime stems from the magnitude of risks it poses, impacting the right to information, infringing upon individuals' private lives, threatening national security, and leading to a loss of public trust in technology and other aspects of contemporary life. In this research, we not only studied the risks of cybercrime and methods to counter them but also sought to deepen our understanding of the inherent complexities in combating this intricate phenomenon, proposing innovative and proactive solutions. Key challenges in cybercrime include the inherent difficulty of evidentiary procedures, manifested in the concealment of cybercrime, the ease and speed with which digital evidence and crime features can be erased or destroyed, and the colossal volume of network data requiring examination. Furthermore, complexities arise in evidence collection procedures, such as inspection and seizure, compounded by the global, trans-jurisdictional nature of these crimes. This research delineates digital evidence procedures across three fundamental stages: forming an expert investigation team, and executing procedures for inspecting, seizing, and collecting digital evidence in cybercrime cases. Moreover, a comprehensive discussion of the most critical challenges in cybercrime is presented, categorizing them by the crime itself, affected parties, and issues related to investigating authorities and legislation. In addition, this research introduces new and innovative concepts in cybersecurity and proposes an algorithm for adaptive response to threats. Finally, it provides key recommendations for overcoming these challenges.
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