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How are hackers prosecuted?

Cyber attacks like the Synnovis incident often involve multiple crimes, such as fraud, extortion, or data theft. Prosecutors use existing laws to charge suspects, as there isn't a single dedicated 'cybercrime' law in the UK. This can complicate cases, especially when the perpetrators are overseas, as with Vladimir K.

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