Cybercrime, Hacking, And Legislation

Abstract

As cybercrime continues to evolve, legislation will continue to play a key role in the prosecution of individuals committing computer related offenses. The public has witnessed the rapid change in computer technology, continued popularity of social media, and increased e-commerce. With those changes comes an increase in computer crimes being committed. This article gives an overview of the evolution of cybercrime, and its influence on current legislation.