The range of cybercrime offences changes and develops as technology advances. They include offences aimed at digital devices and those aimed at people. Our lawyers have acted in each and every type of cyber related criminal investigation. We also have access to a network of forensic experts and specialist barristers, enabling us to provide the best advice and support.

Computer oriented cybercrime offences include:

• Hacking - the unauthorised use of, or access into, computers or networks
• Phishing scams - designed to steal information from your device
• Identity theft
• Malicious software/malware - causing system crashes or deleting files, or used to steal personal data. Viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and ransomware are all types of malware
• Allegations relating to certain uses of the ‘dark web’
• Cyberterrorism

Social media cybercrime offences include:

• Trolling - which can be prosecuted under the Malicious Communication Act 1988 and the Communications Act 2003
• Online threats - including threats to kill, harm or to commit an offence against a person, group of people or organisation
• Disclosure of private sexual images without consent – so called “revenge porn”. It is a criminal offence to re-tweet or forward without consent, a private sexual photograph or film, if the purpose was to cause distress to the individual depicted
• Online harassment - conducted in a manner that could be expected to cause distress or fear
• Grooming - of a child to gain their trust for the purposes of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation
• Stalking - a form of harassment which can involve persistent and frequent unwanted contact, or interference in someone’s life

How we can help

We can represent you wherever you are based, whether it be in the UK or overseas. We support our clients through every stage of the criminal justice process, including:

• Representation at interviews
• Pre-charge engagement to prevent charges being brought against you
• Magistrates court proceedings
• Crown Court proceedings
• Court of Appeal

For more information on any of the above click here, or if you have been requested to attend an interview or have notification of court proceedings, please contact us today.