Information and psychological influences as a means of manipulating consciousness used by organized criminal groups

Abstract

The article identifies the problem of insufficient legal and organizational support for obstructing the activities of organized criminal groups on the Internet. The problem of application of methods of information and psychological influences used by organized criminal groups in order to expand the spheres of influence of their criminal activities is highlighted. Attention is drawn to the following types of criminal manipulation of human consciousness, which are used to commit cyberstalking, cyber fraud and other illegal acts. It is believed that in Ukraine it is extremely necessary to develop the field of research – cyber victimology.