Cyber crimes are considered to be criminal acts that are committed exclusively through the internet, information, and electronic systems, also known as “Cyber Crimes” (e.g., distribution of child pornography material, cyberbullying, etc.).
The term “Cyber Crime” is translated into Greek as “Κυβερνοέγκλημα” or “Crime in Cyberspace,” although in common language, it is often referred to as “Electronic Crime.”
INVESTIGATION OF CYBER CRIMES
Every internet user leaves electronic traces while browsing, which constitute their (electronic) identity, unique to the global online community. Each electronic trace consists of three parts that ensure its uniqueness: a) the IP address protocol, b) the date and time, and c) the time zone.
In every cyber investigation, there is an effort to locate the perpetrator’s electronic trace, which is unique to each user and serves as significant evidence in the court proceedings.
A unique electronic trace means that in the entire global internet community, there cannot simultaneously be two internet users with the same trace, making it an important piece of evidence in court. Along with digital findings that are documented accordingly by experts and result from the investigations of preliminary and investigative officers, judges form their convictions and substantiate their judicial decisions.
At the CRIME LAB, services for investigating cyber crimes are provided, including:
- Investigation/Detection of Malware and Attacks on Information Systems (computers, smartphones, laptops, databases, online services, etc.)
- Social Engineering / Phishing
- Internet Fraud
- Breach – Theft of Personal Data (social media, etc.)
- Damage to Digital Data
- Child Pornography
- Revenge Pornography
