Review article
HOAX
Slavko Šimundić
; Pravni fakultet u Splitu
Siniša Franjić
; Elektrotehnički fakultet u Osijeku
Krešimir Vdovjak
Abstract
The modern Information Society follow his numerous companions, of which one of the most dangerous computer crimes. The term “computer crimes” is considered the totality of crimes committed, which affects the unauthorized use, integrity and availability of technical, programming and data base computer system or the secrecy of digital information regardless of how much damage occurs due to them. Abuse of this kind are becoming increasingly common, and the consequences more dangerous. Given that modern computer technology every day more developed and accessible, we can say claim to almost the same speed and develop various kinds of abuse by her in today’s modern world should not be ignored. One of the most common method of manipulating computers is a hoax, e-mail messages that at first glance seem innocuous, but the possible consequences should not be considered negligible. This paper explains what a hoax, what are its consequences and legal protection under the Criminal law of the Republic of Croatia.
Keywords
Criminal Law; Convention on Cybercrime; Electronic mail; Computer crimes
Hrčak ID:
86677
URI
Publication date:
17.9.2012.
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