Introduction Ransomware attacks have become one of the most serious cyber threats affecting companies, public institutions, healthcare providers, financial organizations, e-commerce businesses, professional service firms and individuals in Turkey. A ransomware incident usually occurs when malicious software encrypts, locks, deletes, transfers or threatens to publish digital data unless the victim pays money or cryptocurrency. In […]
Introduction Phishing attacks in Turkey have become one of the most common methods used in cyber fraud, online banking fraud, identity theft and unauthorized access cases. A phishing attack generally occurs when a fraudster deceives a person into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, internet banking credentials, credit card details, identity numbers, verification codes, e-mail […]
Introduction Bank and credit card misuse crimes are among the most common financial cybercrime offences in Turkey. As online banking, e-commerce, mobile payments, subscription platforms, digital wallets and contactless payment systems become part of everyday life, criminal misuse of bank cards and credit cards has become a serious legal problem for individuals, companies, banks and […]
Introduction Cyber fraud in Turkey has become one of the most common and financially damaging forms of modern criminal activity. As banking, shopping, investment, communication, public services and business transactions increasingly move online, fraudsters use digital tools to deceive individuals and companies. These schemes may involve fake websites, phishing messages, social media scams, fake investment […]
Introduction Data deletion, data alteration and system interference crimes are among the most serious cybercrime offences under Turkish law. In a digital economy where companies, public institutions and individuals rely on electronic systems for communication, finance, logistics, healthcare, banking, e-commerce, legal services and public administration, any interference with data or system functionality may cause severe […]
Introduction Hacking crimes in Turkey are no longer limited to highly technical attacks against government databases or corporate servers. Today, unauthorized system access may involve a social media account, an e-mail inbox, a cloud storage folder, a company database, an online banking platform, an e-commerce management panel, a hospital record system, a cryptocurrency wallet, a […]
Introduction Unlawful access to information systems is one of the central offences under Turkish cyber crimes law. In today’s digital environment, personal accounts, corporate servers, e-mail systems, cloud storage, databases, banking applications, customer management platforms, social media profiles and mobile devices all contain valuable information. Unauthorized access to any of these systems may create serious […]
Introduction Turkish Cyber Crimes Law is a rapidly developing area of criminal law, data protection law, internet regulation and corporate compliance. As digital systems become central to banking, e-commerce, public services, healthcare, logistics, communications and social media, cybercrime cases in Turkey are no longer limited to simple hacking allegations. They now involve phishing, ransomware, business […]
Introduction Turkish Cyber Crimes Law has become one of the most important areas of criminal, commercial and regulatory law in Türkiye. As individuals, companies, banks, e-commerce platforms, public institutions and critical infrastructure operators increasingly rely on digital systems, cyber incidents are no longer isolated technical problems. They may trigger criminal investigations, administrative fines, civil liability, […]
Crimes of document forgery constitute a direct attack on the element of “trust” that ensures the functioning of the legal system. In modern legal systems, documents are the most fundamental tools for the creation, transfer, or termination of rights. Therefore, falsifying the content or form of a document damages not only the relationship between individuals […]