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Abstract

In the early 1960s, the Internet emerged for non-commercial purposes before undergoing a staggering evolution in recent years; what began as a modest network has expanded into a global infrastructure encompassing millions of users, transforming from a mere academic research tool into an integrated environment for investment, labor, production, media, and information retrieval. During its inception, priority was given to network construction and expansion rather than security; however, following its public availability, the phenomenon of "cybercrime"—committed either on or through the network—emerged, characterized by innovative methods, rapid execution, ease of concealment, and the ability to erase digital footprints across diverse and globalized forms. This rapid proliferation has engendered significant legal challenges, most notably the "legal vacuum of the Internet," necessitating concerted international efforts to combat these modern crimes that transcend national borders and exploit advanced telecommunications technology to target multiple societies simultaneously. Consequently, addressing the hurdles of international cooperation requires urgent measures, including the modernization of national cybercrime legislation and the ratification of international, regional, and bilateral agreements to rectify legislative deficiencies, resolve conflicts of laws and jurisdictions, update criminal investigation procedures in line with ICT advancements, and qualify law enforcement personnel to effectively address this evolving criminal landscape.

DOI

10.33095/jeas.v18i68.968

Subject Area

Economics

First Page

322

Last Page

334

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