Adaptation of Kazakh criminal law to digital crimes

Abstract

The article examines the problems of adapting the Criminal Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the problems associated with the increase in digital crimes. The rapid development of Information Technology has led to an increase in the number of cyber crimes, such as hacking attacks, identity theft, cyber fraud and the spread of malware. Nevertheless, the existing legal norms in Kazakhstan do not regulate this area effectively enough. The case analyzed the current criminal law, identified its loopholes and proposed measures to improve it. The author explores the international experience of combating digital crime and proposes ways to integrate these practices into national legislation to improve the effectiveness of combating cyber threats and ensure security in the digital space.