THE LEGAL JUSTIFICATION OF CYBER CRIME AS A CRIME OF AGGRESSION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

Abstract

The international community is largely undermined and endangered by new waves of crimes occasioned by the evolution of modern and sophisticated developments. One new concern is Cybercrime, which is a crime programmed to attack the communication webworks, structure and security systems of countries by other countries, individuals or groups. Surprisingly, international law has not yet designated Cybercrime as a crime against the international community. Undoubtedly, Cybercrime has negatively affected countries' sovereignty and national security. Some of the consequences of the violation of the sovereignty of these countries include physical damage, collapse and disintegration of national communication networks and disruption of internet-based social and public services. This paper seeks to analyze the components of Cybercrime as it affects a country's security network. The paper submits that the horrors and devastation caused by Cybercrime in the international community now makes it necessary for Cybercrime activities to be classified as crimes of aggression and perpetrators be treated in same vein to guarantee peace and harmony in the world.