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Przegląd zagrożeń w cyberprzestrzeni
Threats in cyberspace in the opinion of users

Author(s): Konrad Snopkiewicz
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Criminology, Studies in violence and power
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Akademii im. Jakuba z Paradyża
Keywords: cyberspace; threats; security

Summary/Abstract: Cyberspace has gained universal importance at an extremely dynamic pace. Nowa- days it is difficult to imagine functioning without logging into the network. Surfing the Internet has become commonplace, it can be said that it is one of the key human needs. The once new and now familiar Internet environment has created a new serious threat, which is cybercrime. Cyber-attacks are one of the greatest threats of the 21st century. It is much easier to commit crimes using the mask of anonymity of action. Cybercrime affects the stability of state institutions as well as the political and economic system. This study presents an overview of threats in cyberspace, from the most common to the most dangerous, affecting the functioning of the state and people.

  • Issue Year: 1/2020
  • Issue No: 9
  • Page Range: 29-41
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish