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The rapid development of information technology has brought significant changes, particularly in the area of cybercrime, such as electronic document forgery. This research explores the role of digital forensics and information technology in proving electronic document forgery crimes in Indonesia, using a normative legal research approach. The study employs both a statute approach and a conceptual approach to analyze the effectiveness of digital forensics in uncovering electronic crimes. The findings show that while digital forensics plays a crucial role in investigating electronic document forgery, there are several complex challenges in its implementation. One of the major obstacles is the limited number of certified digital forensic experts in Indonesia, with only 147 professionals qualified in this field. Additionally, the existing legal regulations have not kept pace with the rapid advancements in digital technology, which poses significant challenges to enforcement efforts. The study identifies various technical barriers, such as the complexity of forensic technologies, the volatile nature of digital evidence, and the ever-evolving techniques used by cybercriminals. These factors complicate the process of proving electronic crimes and pose difficulties for investigators. In response to these challenges, the research recommends strategic measures such as strengthening the capacity of forensic laboratories, harmonizing legal regulations with technological advancements, and improving the competency of human resources in both technological and legal fields. The study contributes to the development of a conceptual framework for cyber law enforcement, providing a comprehensive perspective on the challenges faced in proving electronic crimes in the digital age. The research aims to inform policymakers in crafting more effective and adaptive law enforcement strategies.

Currently, social media has become an important part of the lives of the younger generation. On one hand, social media offers great benefits such as access to information, social networking, and creativity. However, irresponsible use can trigger negative impacts, one of which is moral decadence, especially among the younger generation. This research aims to analyze the impact of social media on the moral decadence of the younger generation and to design solutions based on Pancasila values. The method used is a literature review, analyzing information from various relevant academic sources. The research results show that social media, although beneficial, contributes to various moral issues, such as the increase in online bullying, the use of inappropriate language, becoming individualistic/antisocial, and engaging in cybercrime. As a solution, the values of Pancasila are implemented through spiritual education, digital campaigns that instill empathy and solidarity, promotion of tolerance and unity, as well as the enhancement of digital literacy. This research concludes that the implementation of Pancasila values can be a relevant and solution-oriented approach to addressing the moral decadence of the younger generation in the digital era.

Cybercrime is increasing along with technological developments. The more people are connected to the internet, the more potential they have to experience crime in cyberspace. One of the cybercrimes is the crime of romance scam which is classified as an online fraud crime. The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of Sub-Directorate V Cyber Crime Directorate of Criminal Investigation in tackling romance scam crimes and their inhibiting factors. Using normative juridical and empirical juridical research methods, data were obtained through literature studies and field studies and analyzed by qualitative descriptive methods. Based on the results of the study, the Sub-Directorate V Cyber Crime Directorate of Criminal Investigation has never handled romance scam cases until the investigation due to a lack of evidence and other factors. Sub-Directorate V Cyber Crime Directorate of the Lampung Police has been active in various countermeasures with non-penal means such as conducting socialization and education to the public, cyber patrols, and digital forensic analysis. It is hoped that the public will be more careful in using social media, a healthy internet culture is needed and digital literacy is needed, and the government needs to revise laws and regulations regarding cybercrime.

The development of artificial intelligence deepfake technology has opened up new opportunities in various fields to help speed up human work. However, on the other hand, this technology can also be misused to commit crimes. This research is a Normative Juridical research with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach, and examines the sources of legal materials according to the main problem, and uses prescriptive analysis techniques.The results of the study show: (1) The activity of using artificial intelligence deepfake technology that can cause cybercrime occurs due to attacks on the system, namely AI botnet attacks that have been infected by malicious software and Generative Adversarial Network attacks that have artificial neural networks that can produce data that is similar to the original data so that it is used as a means of committing crimes, and (2) Criminal law regulations in Indonesia regarding the misuse of artificial intelligence deepfake technology in committing cybercrime have not been regulated comprehensively, so that currently it is necessary to establish clear legal regulations in order to provide legal protection for every community.

Digital transformation has brought significant changes in various aspects of life, including in the realm of law, especially civil contracts. Electronic signature is one of the important innovations that offer efficiency, flexibility, and convenience in contract transactions in the digital era. This research aims to examine the effectiveness of the use of electronic signatures in civil contracts, especially in terms of legal validity, security, and acceptance by the public and business actors. The results show that electronic signatures in Indonesia have been legally recognized based on Law Number 19 of 2016 amending Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE Law). However, while e-signatures have great potential to speed up the contracting process, several challenges remain, such as security concerns and resistance among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Security issues are a major concern, given the risk of cybercrime such as hacking and digital identity forgery. In addition, low digital literacy in the society hinders the widespread adoption of e-signatures.

The digitalization of the banking sector, driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has significantly impacted the ease of financial transactions through digital banking services. However, this progress also creates vulnerabilities to cybercrimes, particularly phishing, which aims to steal customers' personal data via fake websites or messages. This article examines relevant legal frameworks, including Law No. 19 of 2016 on Electronic Information and Transactions (EIT Law), the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP), and regulations issued by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), such as POJK No. 12/POJK.03/2018 on Digital Banking Services. Employing a normative qualitative approach, the study explores the legal protection available to customers as phishing victims and the responsibilities of banks in preventing and addressing such threats. This article recommends strengthening banks' technological security systems, enhancing customers' digital literacy, and enforcing laws more effectively to establish secure and reliable digital banking services.  

The development of technology and information has had a significant impact on social changes in Indonesia. Rapidly growing digitalization makes communication and mobilization easier, but on the other hand, it also opens up opportunities for crimes in cyberspace, one of which is cybercrime in the field of decency, also known as Sexual Cybercrime. This phenomenon includes acts such as the distribution of pornography, verbal sexual harassment, child exploitation, and grooming for the purpose of sexual harassment. These crimes not only cause troubling social impacts but also pose a major challenge to law enforcement. In response to this phenomenon, the Indonesian government has adopted legal tools such as the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (ITE Law) and the Pornography Law to regulate and tackle crimes that occur in cyberspace.  This paper highlights the importance of responsive law in the face of social change due to technological advances. The author emphasizes that the existence of adaptive regulations is very important to protect the public from the negative impacts of technology, especially in preventing and handling Sexual Cybercrime. The research method used is normative juridical, employing statutory and case approaches. The research objective is to analyze the response of law in the face of social changes related to Sexual Cybercrime.

The legal framework has significant potential to address cybercrime with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which increases the efficiency of detecting, investigating and prosecuting increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. This technology can perform big data analysis, pattern recognition and identification of suspicious behavior, but the legal framework needs to be updated to cover new crimes such as AI-based fraud and automated cyberattacks. The challenges in law enforcement related to the misuse of AI are quite complex, especially due to the lack of specific regulations to regulate its use in the context of cybercrime. Existing regulations often do not cover new situations, thus reducing the effectiveness of law enforcement. To overcome these challenges, legislators need to update regulations and develop ethical guidelines, while international collaboration and capacity building of law enforcement through education and training are also essential to increase the effectiveness of handling cybercrime.

The rapid advancement of information and communication technology has significantly impacted the lives of children and adolescents. While social media offers numerous benefits, its irresponsible use can lead to risks of personal data abuse and cybercrime. This study aims to develop smart and wise internet skills in social media for children and adolescents as an effort to protect personal data and prevent cybercrime. The research employs a qualitative approach with case studies in schools. The findings indicate that proper digital literacy education can enhance awareness among children and adolescents regarding existing risks and equip them with skills to use social media safely. This recommendation is crucial to be implemented in the educational curriculum to create a safer and more responsible generation in using technology.

The utilization of information technology in digital literacy education has become increasingly important due to the growing threat of cybercrime. This research aims to analyze the impact of digital literacy education on improving data security and preventing cybercrime within the community. Using a qualitative approach, this study identifies the role of information technology in raising public awareness and understanding of the importance of protecting personal data online. The findings reveal that digital literacy education, supported by information technology, can significantly reduce the risk of cybercrime. Communities that are educated in digital literacy are better equipped to face cybersecurity challenges and safeguard the integrity of their data. This education also provides practical guidelines for using digital devices safely and ethically.

Electronic Fund Transfer is a fund transfer method that is often used because it saves time and costs. However, along with the development of Information and Communication Technology, this method is becoming increasingly vulnerable to cybercrime due to its implementation using electronic systems. In 2021, Oleksandr Chuiko, Maryna Kahalnytska, and Andrei Turskiy stole electronic information from Bank BRI ATM cards and transferred the data to World Elite ATM cards. This action violated Article 81 of the Transfer of Funds Act and Article 35 of the Electronic Information and Transactions Act. The main charge in this case, Article 81 of the Transfer of Funds Act, has sparked debate due to the defendants use of computer technology regulated by the Electronic Information and Transactions Law.

Knowing how legal remedies are in the use of social media, social media has become a phenomenal and inseparable need for the Indonesian people. Some of the features possessed by social media include uploading statuses, sharing news pages, chatting, audiovisual communication and other features. Even though all people's behavior on social media platforms has been regulated by law, criminal acts as cybercrime still occur. Cybercrime is an unusual form of crime, in fact this crime can not only harm society, but can cause losses, and the peak can even destroy a country. This information age is often referred to as the digital revolution through technological developments and the development of communication tools. The internet is an information and communication technology that is most often encountered in human activities. The internet is one for surfing in cyberspace without any restrictions, a network that is very easy to access. The Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) and the Law on Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE), namely Law Number 19 of 2016 Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 have been applied to cyber crime.

This research aims to analyze the opportunities and challenges of implementing financial technology (Fintech) in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Banyumas Regency. Banyumas was chosen as the research location because it has good potential for the development of MSMEs. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach, analyzing data obtained from information and interviews with MSME actors. Based on the research results, it is concluded that MSME actors have a good understanding of fintech as a financial technology innovation that can help operational efficiency for MSMEs. MSME actors recognize the importance of using fintech today; they experience ease and efficiency in payment transactions, potential for sustainable growth, increased competitiveness in the digital economy era, and the potential to boost sales. However, in its implementation, MSMEs face several obstacles and challenges in using fintech, including security and privacy factors, the lack of interest and understanding of fintech usage by consumers, the risk of cybercrime, and limited internet access. Therefore, support from various parties such as the government, industry, and the wider community is needed to optimize the benefits of fintech.

This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of cybercrime and to propose actionable strategies that strengthen law enforcement's response in an increasingly digital world. The study systematically analyzes existing legal frameworks and enforcement strategies to assess their efficacy in addressing these complex crimes. It highlights the gaps in legislation and the limitations of current technological capabilities that hinder effective law enforcement. By addressing these challenges collaboratively, law enforcement can enhance its effectiveness in safeguarding society against the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Enforcement agencies in combating it. It examines the types of cybercrimes prevalent in the digital era, including hacking, identity theft, and online fraud. The study evaluates the effectiveness of current legal frameworks and law enforcement strategies in addressing these crimes. Additionally, it proposes solutions to enhance collaboration between international agencies, improve technological capabilities, and raise public awareness about cyber threats, aiming to strengthen the response to cybercrime. Additionally, raising public awareness about cyber threats is crucial for prevention. The research advocates for educational campaigns that inform citizens about the risks and protective measures related to cybercrime.

This research discusses the negative impact of the internet on society, especially related to cases of sexual violence and revenge porn. Through a descriptive qualitative approach with secondary data analysis, this research highlights a tragic case in Pandeglang, Banten, where a female student, IAK, became a victim of rape and distribution of revenge pornographic content by her ex-boyfriend, Alwi Husein Maolana. This case reflects the complexity of the challenges in dealing with sexual violence in cyberspace, where victims face various forms of physical and psychological violence, as well as threats and blackmail. Even though the perpetrator was punished under the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE), there is the potential to charge him with other articles related to sexual violence, rape and coercion. These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive and fair law enforcement in dealing with cybercrime and sexual violence, as well as the importance of deeper awareness and understanding of related legal concepts to protect victims and punish perpetrators appropriately. Thus, this research provides valuable insight into the need for legal reform and public awareness in addressing the negative impact of the internet on sexual violence.

Internet users in Indonesia are increasing, in 2021 the development of Internet use is increasing rapidly as many as 7,000 samples come from Indonesia and all provinces in Indonesia and is growing from 8.9% to 73.7%, equivalent to 196.7 million internet users. Internet use is mostly used for social media such as Instagram. However, not all Instagram users can use Instagram wisely, so many cases of cyber crime still occur in Indonesia. So this research will discuss how law enforcement deals with cybercrime by manufacturers who employ endorsements to promote illegal cosmetics via Instagram. Using normative research methods activities that will examine internal aspects (to solve problems that exist within) positive law. For cases that occur, law enforcement can be applied such as imposing criminal sanctions as explained in the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions Article 9 in conjunction with Article 62 paragraph 1 of the Law Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection which reads Business actors who violate the provisions referred to in Article 8, Article 9, Article 9, Article 10, Article 13 paragraph (2), Article 15, Article 17 paragraph (1) letter a , letter b, letter c, letter e, paragraph (2), and article 18 shall be punished with imprisonment for a maximum of 5 (five) years or a fine of up to Rp. 2,000,000,000.00 (two billion rupiah). Suggestions that consumers are obliged to report if a case like this occurs so that the implementation in law enforcement will run smoother and be eradicated quickly, similar cases will no longer exist.  

The rise of digital crime, particularly cybercrime, poses significant challenges to individuals, organizations, and societies worldwide. This study explores emerging trends and challenges in digital crime, focusing on the tactics employed by cybercriminals and the countermeasures developed to mitigate these threats. The urgency of this research lies in the increasing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks, which threaten sensitive data, financial assets, and critical infrastructure. The objectives of this study are to analyze current trends in cybercrime, identify the most prevalent tactics used by cybercriminals, and examine effective countermeasures and strategies implemented by organizations and law enforcement agencies. This research adopts a literature review methodology, synthesizing findings from academic research, industry reports, and government publications. Key findings highlight the evolving nature of cyber threats, including phishing attacks, ransomware campaigns, and data breaches. Effective countermeasures include cybersecurity frameworks, incident response protocols, and technological advancements in threat detection and prevention. The study underscores the importance of ongoing research and collaboration among stakeholders to address the dynamic landscape of digital crime and safeguard digital ecosystems against emerging threats

The purpose of this article is to examine the criminal hoax law in Indonesia and the gaps in the state’s efforts to combat criminal hoaxes. Hoax news refers and points to a situation that is currently being discussed, the more people are triggered, the more aggressively the news is spread. In order to overcome the problem of cybercrime that is growing rapidly in Indonesia, the government made a legislation that specifically regulates cyberlaw which is realized in Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions Law. “Law No. 11 of 2008”  is one of the efforts to overcome cybercrime juridically and emperically, even though “ Law No. 11 of 2008” does not only discuss the issue of obscene or pornographic sites, buat also regulates the rules of electronic transactions which are the legal umbrella in cyberlaw rules in Indonesia. The conclusion of this research is thatm normatively, hoaxes are different from criticism and the restrictions on hoaxes in the Criminal Code and ITE Law are explicit. Since criticism is an important component of democratic life, ending democracy also means ending the practice of criticsm. The political aspects that control the structure of the Indonesian state make it difficult for the law to operate in an orderly fashion, which presents challenges for law enforcement agencies trying to combat the crime of hoaxes.

This journal discusses the influence of the development of information technology which cannot be separated from the existence of jurisdiction, which jurisdiction is effective or not in its implementation, so it must be discussed how this jurisdiction can be effective in its implementation, the existence of the ITE Law can pave the way for law enforcement in cyber crime because in the ITE Law, sanctions can be applied to both Indonesian citizens themselves and foreign citizens who commit cyber crime and harm the Indonesian state, however, to carry out legal actions with foreign actors, it must be ensured that the country also has regulations regarding cybercrime, and the ratification of Indonesia's ability to apply for the extradition of perpetrators will be stronger.    

Financial fraud has become a persistent issue with the rise of online transactions and digital platforms. This paper explores the evolving role of forensic accountants in identifying and preventing fraud in the digital age. Through case studies and recent examples of financial crimes, the study evaluates the effectiveness of forensic accounting techniques such as data analytics, digital forensics, and cyber risk assessment. The paper also discusses the regulatory landscape and suggests strategies for improving fraud detection through technological innovation in accounting.