Perspectiva criminológica del crimen por computadora

Abstract

This article presents a historical analysis of cybercrime, mainly in the Federal Republic of Germany. The criminology-based perspective of the Computer Fraud or Computerbretug is paramount to achieve a criminal type demystification. Also, this is considered highly important for an adequate understanding of the criminal phenomenon. The proposed analysis is well-grounded on bibliographical sources and statistical data, which support the author’s conclusions; to ensure a thorough view of this crime and its main characteristics.