Desafios enfrentados na repressão dos crimes informáticos à luz dos avanços tecnológicos

Abstract

The present work has as its theme the challenges faced in the repression of internet crimes in the light of technological advances. In this way, it is verified that computers and other electronic equipment, along with the Internet, have evolved over the years, becoming democratizing to the point where technology is the pillar of the current society. It is worth noting that, in addition to the benefits provided by technology, there are also operational problems. Criminals have seen the alleged anonymity provided by the internet, "fertile ground" for committing crimes. Although these crimes are increasing in Brazil, the State has not yet taken the necessary measures to ensure that the issue is treated and deserved. In this sense, a deductive approach was adopted, studying the aspects that make the punishment of computer crimes and their characteristics complex. A historical and evolutionary study of the internet and the computer was carried out, as well as a study on the emergence of these computer crimes and all the progress made to date. The objective of this work is to analyze the legal aspects related to these crimes, as well as the challenges faced by the Brazilian authorities in the criminal process of these crimes. The main Brazilian laws dealing with computer crimes, addressing their technical flaws, as well as the research challenges ranging from the precariousness of specialized research teams to the peculiarities that this digital medium has and that make it difficult to identify the perpetrator, were discussed. It is concluded that the existence and constant growth of computer crimes is a challenge for society and for the operators of the law and that the development of alternatives for the solution of these crimes is necessary.