CYBERCRIME IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This article examines cybercrime in Uzbekistan as a growing legal and social problem accompanying the rapid expansion of digital technologies. It analyzes the most common forms of cybercrime, including internet fraud, phishing, unauthorized access to digital accounts, and theft of personal data. Special attention is given to the factors that make citizens vulnerable to online threats, particularly limited digital literacy, psychological manipulation, and insufficient observance of basic cybersecurity practices. The article also reviews the legal framework of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including criminal liability for offenses in the sphere of information technologies, and considers recent state measures aimed at improving cybercrime prevention. The analysis shows that effective counteraction to cybercrime requires a combination of legal regulation, institutional response, technological protection, and public awareness.