Specifics of legal regulation of cybercrimes committed by a criminal group
This article discusses a new type of crime that was not previously widely known-high-tech crime. The definition of cybercrime is proposed. The article considers in detail the world criminal law practice of countering cybercrimes committed in a group, which was studied by the author. The main types of criminal attacks in the field of information technology are considered. Detailed statistical data on crimes committed in Russia in the IT sphere are provided. The article explains the reasons for a slight decrease in cybercrime in Russia. However, despite this, the legal regulation of this area should not stand still. The article substantiates the need for legislative expansion of Chapter 28 of the Criminal code of the Russian Federation about cybercrime by introducing new rules providing for liability for crimes in cybercrimes.