CCJS 421 -Discussion
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Cybercrime is a growing global problem, but some nations are much more advanced in their
approaches to combating it than others. The availability of technology, the sophistication of
legislation, and the knowledge and apathy levels of a country's citizenry can all greatly affect a
nation's ability to deter, detect, investigate, and prosecute cyber criminals.
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What, in your opinion, are strategies that you believe would increase your nation's ability
to deal with cybercrime on an international, instead of just domestic, level?
Harmonization of laws is a strategy that would increase a nations ability to deal with cyber crime
on an international level. Harmonization “is the process of achieving technical equivalency and
enabling interchangeability between different standards with overlapping functionality (The IT
Law Wiki, n.d.). It aids in the elimination of save havens and assists with the global collection of
evidence. Since cybercrime is transnational, criminal activity can be conducted from anywhere
in the world. The Budapest Cybercrime Convention is a treaty that was developed in the 90s
and went into effect in 2004. It is the first international treaty that defines crimes commited on
the internet/computer networks and the most recent update was in 2022 (Brumfield, 2023). With
67 countries on board, this treaty made it possible to exchange information on and prosecute
criminals who abuse computer systems.
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How should more technologically advanced nations deal with crime originating from less
technologically advanced countries, and vice versa? Discuss thoroughly.
A country that is less developed technically could be used by criminal groups as a training
ground to attack tech advanced countries. Less developed countries with no strong legal frame
works in place can help these criminal remain undetectable. For example, there are reports of
controlled areas and regional teams by dons who engage in cybercrime. These dons are
organized and have spread their operations to neighboring countries (Garson, 2013). Less
developed countries may have lesgistlation passed to combat cybercrime, but face corruption in
bureaucracy. Technically advanced nations can deal with this by investing money into
cybersecurity programs that would strengthen their infrastructure.
In the United States, those that investigate and attempt to prosecute cyber criminals are well
acquainted with the tendency of the courts to view cybercrime as a less serious, white-collar
offense, typically resulting in very light sentences. Why do you think that is? Do you agree with
this trend, or do you think courts should reassess the seriousness of cyber offenses in the 21st
Century? Whatever your opinion, discuss and support your answer.
A white collar crime is seen as a non violent criminal act that is characterized by deciet or
concealment to obtain or avoid losing money, property, or to gain a personal/business
advantage (Hayes, 2022). Crimes commited with this act is labeled as public corruption,
healthcare fraud, mortage fraud, money laundering, etc. The damage done from these crimes
can cost investors millions, drain savings accounts, and ruin businesses. As of 2022, the top
three countries that served as the place of origin for cybercrime attacks were China (18.8%),
USA (17%), and Brazil (5.6%) (DavidPur, 2022). The two effective authorities that can bring
cyber criminals to justice is the FBI and Homeland Security Investigation. With the help of
Interpol and extradite treaties with 100 countries, it is possible to get the accused but it is not
garunteed. The government of that country can choose to not extradite on a case by case basis
(Cipher, n.d.). Over 76 countries do not have an extradite treaty with the US, which means the
odds of bringing a criminal to justice is very low. I think these crimes are seen as serious by the
US and other countries, but the stipulations behind foreign gverenmtn laws and trateies play a
part in brining the accused to justice.
https://itlaw.fandom.com/wiki/Harmonization
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3686572/new-un-cybercrime-convention-has-a-long-way-to-g
o-in-a-tight-timeframe.html
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/opensecurity/cybercriminals-find-wonderland-in-developing-
countries/
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/white-collar-crime.asp
https://blog.cyberproof.com/blog/which-countries-are-most-dangerous
https://cipher.com/blog/prosecuting-cybercrime-challenges/
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