ON THE ISSUE OF THE CONCEPT OF CYBERCRIME IN FORENSICS

Author(s): Merkulova M.V.

Rubric: Relevant aspects of criminal law, criminal proceedings and criminalistics

DOI: 10.21777/2587-9472-2026-1-53-57

Release: 2026-1 (49)

Pages: 53-57

Keywords: cybercrime, cyber threat, cyber defense, information and telecommunication technologies, investigation, forensic classification of crimes, United Nations

Annotation: The current issues regarding the content and essence of the concept of “cybercrime”, as well as its connection with the concepts of “cyber threat” and “cybersecurity” are considered. A typical scheme of cyber threat im- plementation is given. The state-of-the-art list of the main threats in cyberspace is given, focusing on the latest trends (Internet of Things, etc.). Through the prism of forensic classification (systematization) types of high- tech crimes are considered, both from the point of view of UN experts, who were at the origin of the concept of “cybercrime”, and from the perspective of modern scientists and practitioners. The concept of cybercrime is formulated, emphasizing the unity of understanding of the essence of cybercrime in the modern world. Based on official statistics, changes in the dynamics of cybercrime in the Russian Federation have been shown since 2024. The qualitative structure of modern cybercrime, which has remained virtually unchanged, is analyzed. In conclu- sion, a valid conclusion is made about the need for further scientific research on the issue under consideration. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.

Bibliography: Merkulova M.V. ON THE ISSUE OF THE CONCEPT OF CYBERCRIME IN FORENSICS // Journal of Legal Sciences. – 2026. – № 1 (49). – С. 53-57. doi: 10.21777/2587-9472-2026-1-53-57