The Threat of Cybercrimes to Electronic Consumers and Strategies for their Protection

Abstract

This study aims to explore methods of protecting electronic consumers from the risks of cybercrimes, which are considered one of the most pressing challenges of the modern era. These crimes employ various malicious techniques, such as fraud, deception, forgery, and more. The study presents several mechanisms and strategies for consumer protection, including administrative, technical, and legal measures. Additionally, it offers recommendations and proposals that could serve as a protective barrier for consumers. These include enhancing oversight of various electronic transactions and agreements to safeguard consumers, enacting laws and regulations governing e-commerce and electronic transactions at the international level, and ensuring the security of commercial transactions and payments to strengthen consumer protection in the digital realm.