TYPES OF CYBER FRAUD DURING THE COVID-19 VIRUS PANDEMIC Cover Image

KARAKTERISTIČNI OBLICI ZLOUPOTREBA U SAJBER PROSTORU TOKOM PANDEMIJE VIRUSA KOVID-19
TYPES OF CYBER FRAUD DURING THE COVID-19 VIRUS PANDEMIC

Author(s): Siniša Domazet, Zdravko Skakavac
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, International Law
Published by: Fakultet za pravne i poslovne studije dr Latar Vrkatić
Keywords: law; security; cyber space; COVID-19; phishing

Summary/Abstract: The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus shook the whole world and caused numerous consequences and great loss of human lives. The subject of the research refers to types of fraud encountered in cyberspace during the pandemic. The research found that some of the most common types of fraud are related to e-mail phishing, theft of user credentials, SMS phishing, malware distribution, as well as communication via social platforms. It is evident that cyber hygiene measures during the COVID-19 pandemic must be improved and implemented more efficiently. Also, the research showed that it is necessary to improve the current legislation not only at the national level, but also at the international level. The research made use of the normative method, induction and deduction.

  • Issue Year: 12/2022
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 351-363
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English, Serbian