HATERS IN THE SHADOWS

CYBER CRIMES AND BRAZILIAN LEGISLATION

Abstract

The study aims to deal with cybercrime, specifically addressing people known as “haters”. Given that the lack of understanding on the part of many of what can be considered serious is worsened by the feeling of impunity. Furthermore, the fact that this type of “hater” is capable of spreading hatred quickly across the internet makes it even more dangerous. Therefore, the priority of building a boundary between “true hate” speech and valid freedom of expression must be emphasized. In this sense, the research highlighted the urgency of improving current legislation and strengthening investigation and punishment tools relating to cyber criminals, especially “haters”. Furthermore, the importance of raising awareness about the legal and harmful aspects of hate speech in the virtual space was highlighted. It is possible to conclude that security in the virtual environment is not guaranteed due to the lack of specific legislation in Brazil.