Introduction Cybercrime against companies in Turkey has become one of the most serious legal and commercial risks of the digital economy. Companies no longer rely only on physical assets, real estate, machinery or inventory. Their most valuable assets are often digital: trade secrets, source code, customer databases, pricing models, supplier lists, algorithms, project files, technical […]
Introduction DDoS attacks in Turkey are among the most serious forms of cybercrime affecting companies, e-commerce platforms, financial institutions, online service providers, public institutions, media organizations, gaming platforms, SaaS businesses and digital infrastructure operators. A Distributed Denial of Service attack, commonly known as a DDoS attack, aims to overwhelm a website, server, application, network or […]
Introduction Malware and spyware crimes under Turkish cybercrime law have become increasingly important as individuals, companies and public institutions rely on digital devices, cloud systems, online banking, mobile applications, e-mail accounts and corporate networks. Malware may be used to steal passwords, monitor communications, encrypt files, access bank accounts, copy personal data, record keystrokes, activate cameras, […]
Introduction Digital blackmail and sextortion in Turkey have become increasingly common as private communication, romantic relationships, business relations and social interactions move into digital environments. A person may be threatened through WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, e-mail, SMS, fake social media accounts or anonymous online profiles. The threat may involve publishing private photographs, intimate videos, screenshots of […]
Introduction Cyberstalking in Turkey has become one of the most serious forms of digital harassment. It may begin with repeated messages, unwanted calls, fake social media accounts, online monitoring, persistent tagging, anonymous e-mails or attempts to contact the victim through friends and family. Over time, it may develop into threats, blackmail, publication of private data, […]
Introduction Fake investment platforms in Turkey have become one of the most damaging forms of cyber fraud. These schemes usually target individuals and companies through professional-looking websites, mobile applications, Telegram groups, WhatsApp messages, social media advertisements, fake trading dashboards, fake cryptocurrency exchanges, forex-style platforms, artificial intelligence trading claims and so-called “guaranteed profit” systems. The victim […]
Introduction Online banking fraud in Turkey has become one of the most common and financially damaging forms of cybercrime. As individuals and companies increasingly use mobile banking, internet banking, digital wallets, payment institutions, electronic money services and online investment platforms, criminals use more sophisticated methods to obtain banking credentials, manipulate victims, bypass verification processes and […]
Introduction Cybercrime and Turkish Personal Data Protection Law are now inseparable. A cyber incident rarely remains a purely technical problem. A ransomware attack may encrypt customer data. A phishing attack may expose employee e-mail accounts. A former employee may export customer lists. A hacker may access a patient database. A business e-mail compromise incident may […]
Introduction Data theft by former employees in Turkey is one of the most common and legally complex forms of corporate cybercrime. Former employees may retain passwords, continue accessing company systems, export customer lists, copy trade secrets, download source code, transfer confidential files to personal e-mail accounts, delete business records, take employee data, misuse client information […]
Introduction Unauthorized access to corporate email accounts under Turkish law is a serious cybercrime and corporate compliance issue. Corporate email systems are not merely communication tools. They often contain contracts, invoices, customer data, employee records, trade secrets, payment instructions, legal correspondence, personal data, board communications and commercially sensitive information. When a corporate email account is […]