Problematika phishingu, jeho právní a ekonomické důsledky

Abstract

This bachelor thesis is focused on the issue of phishing attacks with a focus on legal and economic aspects. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate phishing and phishing attacks and to offer effective means of protection based on the analysis, synthesis, and questionnaire method. In theoretical part, the different types of phishing are first defined, namely classical phishing, pharming, smishing, vishing and spear phishing. In the following, the entire process of a phishing attack is described, including the characteristics of the individual actions. The aim of the practical part is to identify the causes and consequences of committing phishing scams, to analyze the criminal sanctions and economic effects. Subsequently, analyze the results of the questionnaire survey and make an overall assessment of the phishing issue based on the chosen methods. Finally, measures regarding preventive security and means to mitigate the negative consequences are proposed.