Problems of Countering Cybercrime in the Russian Federation

In the 21st century, along with information technology, cybercrime is also developing. The methods of cyber fraudsters are progressing, new ways are being invented to bypass security systems and services. For the state, counteracting cybercrime is becoming strategically important. In this regard, security systems are being improved, departments and departments for combating cybercrime appear, IT security departments are being formed in organizations, and their activities are expanding every year. Cybercrime is widespread and dangerous. So, it can be such crimes as hacking passwords from sites and pages, up to ordering by special services of different countries from anonymous groups of attacks on government organizations of unfriendly countries. It should be noted that in each subsequent year the number of attacks and the amount of payments to hackers increase. Cyber attacks happen all the time. Most of all, criminals are interested in educational, research, government and military sites. Cybersecurity legislation is constantly evolving in response to new threats and increasing damage caused by evolving cybercrime. In addition, work is constantly underway to enhance the activities of state regulators and law enforcement agencies to protect the interests of the state and society. The foregoing indicates the relevance of the topic chosen for the study. It is planned to consider the concept, some types and forms of cybercrime, methods of protection against cybercriminals, as well as problems associated with combating cybercrime in the Russian Federation.