26 Oct October designated as the month to focus on Internet crimes

On behalf of Jack B. Rubin, PA posted in Internet Crimes on Monday, October 26, 2015.

It is said that information is power. And thanks to the Internet, it is possible for people to seek and find all manner of information by performing Web searches followed by a few clicks of a mouse. But this ease of access to information can also create problems. Sometimes the lines between what data are OK to acquire and what is not can become blurred. What may seem like legitimate data mining may actually be considered a punishable cyber crime by the authorities.

Internet security is a very serious concern for various law enforcement organizations. A great deal of time and effort is spent trying to catch those who are believed to be committing cyber crimes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security are two such organizations that work to combat illegal acts carried out on the Internet.

October has been designated National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Administered by the DHS, the monthlong observance is intended to remind people of the importance of guarding against cyber threats. The FBI released a statement that outlines the extent to which it works to eradicate such cyber crimes as identity fraud, financial fraud, and intellectual property theft.

The fact that the FBI and the DHS are so zealously battling Internet crimes is indicative of how seriously they take the issue. And this means that anyone who is accused of Internet crimes by such powerful U.S. agencies could very likely face federal charges.

If you are ever arrested for engaging in illicit cyber activity, you should consider contacting an attorney who has experience handling crimes related to Internet use. The attorney may be able to formulate a defense that could result in a reduction or dismissal of the charges.

Source: KUSI News, “FBI reminds public October is National Cyber Security Awareness month,” Oct. 6, 2015