Cybercrime as a Criminological Phenomenon in Russian and International Legislation
( Pp. 192-199)

Abstract: Purpose of the study. In the article, the author reveals the essential understanding of cybercrime in Russian and international legislation, gives its classification, and analyzes the main directions of public relations in the field of countering criminal attacks on the cyber environment. Conducts a comparative legal analysis of international and Russian norms providing for liability for committing computer crimes, while taking into account the approach to the definition of cybercrime from representatives of domestic science. The purpose of the study is to identify problematic issues in combating this type of crime in the context of the new world political and legal realities. Conclusions. As a result of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to revise, update and unify international legislation in the field of combating computer crimes, while focusing on organizing proper interaction between representatives of law enforcement agencies of foreign countries and the Russian Federation on issues of control of cryptocurrency turnover, based on extrapolation of Russian experience into international legislation in this direction. Attention is drawn to the need for constant monitoring of the criminal situation in the field of computer crime, its forecasting and planning of law enforcement activities, including in the field of international cooperation. Since proper control and containment of this type of crime by the state is the key to its successful functioning and development, contributes to its firm establishment on the world stage, and also acts as a guarantor of peace and economic stability of citizens of the Russian Federation.

Levchenko P.I. Cybercrime as a Criminological Phenomenon in Russian and International Legislation // Gaps in Russian Legislation. 2023. Vol. 16. №7. Pp. 192-199. (in Russ.). EDN: QNSHBY

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cybercrime, cyber environment, cyberspace, computer crimes, international cooperation, information infrastructure, crypto exchange, digital ruble..