Crimes virtuais: uma análise sobre as dificuldades do estado na persecução penal

Abstract

The study highlights, together with the importance and evolution of the internet, the emergence of people who use virtual means to commit illegal acts that can affect the other users of the network financially and psychologically. This article has as main objective to approach, conceptualize and characterize virtual crimes and the means used to commit them. From a bibliographic research, whose approach is explanatory on the subject, the difficulties of the State in criminal prosecution and in the fight against cyber crimes in the scope of social networks, video sharing platforms and other media will also be highlighted. Thus, it is essential to enact a specific law, which will complement those in force, in order to protect users and punish violators.