Specific Features of Liability and Punishment for Cybercrime in Accordance with the Legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Abstract

Introduction. As modern information technologies have penetrated almost all aspects of our lives, virtual space is emerging as a new sphere of human activity. Actions carried out through the Internet, computer networks and digital devices not only bring positive results, but also create serious threats and new types of crimes. In particular, the number of cybercrimes - that is, crimes committed using information and communication technologies - has been increasing sharply in recent years.