Cyberattacks in the context of international law enforcement

Deymah Alweqyan

Journal of Financial Crime, 2023, vol. 31, issue 5, 1052-1066

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to manage the dilemma of cyberspace operations, as the incidence of cybercrimes has increased tremendously in the past few decades, turning cyberspace into a field of war in which all nations must fight. For many countries, cyberattacks and conflicts, and even the basic operation of cyberspace in general, are new territories. Furthermore, international law today does not address many aspects of cyber warfare, as it typically has dealt with only traditional warfare. Design/methodology/approach - This study examined this crime whether it is a domestic or an international crime and whether cyber wars are under international law or domestic law to address these issues. Findings - Although many attempts to criminalize these actions occurred, the findings suggest that the world has failed to frame the legal instruments against cyberattacks. The findings also suggest recommendations to solve this issue. Originality/value - To the best of the author’s knowledge, this study analyzed the comparison between the same crime in the perspective of domestic and international law, highlighting an unsolved dilemma in the world, suggesting some unprecedented solutions to solve.

Keywords: Cyberattack – international law; International organizations; Self-defense – international crime (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JFC-07-2023-0164

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