Conduct and consequences
Online fraud and phishing, unlawful system access, computer damage, digital threats or harassment and certain copyright infringements may be offences if their statutory elements are met. Not every misuse, offensive comment or copyright breach is automatically criminal. The Criminal Code classifies serious, less serious and minor offences by statutory penalty; cybercrime is not always serious.
Evidence and assistance
Victims may suffer financial losses, reputational damage and privacy breaches. Businesses may face disruption and data-protection liability where requirements are met. Criminal assistance serves victims and suspects: assess authorship, digital evidence, preservation and safeguards, potentially with experts. Keep messages, logs and receipts without altering originals and seek advice before deleting or manipulating information. Screenshots do not guarantee an outcome.
Prevention
Update systems, use unique passwords and multi-factor authentication where possible, verify links and attachments and keep backups. Businesses should add access controls, training, network security and incident response. Technical prevention and legal review complement each other; assess reporting and possible notification duties for each incident.
Book an appointment with MH & MG Abogados in Barcelona or Roses to review your case.
Updated: 5 October 2026.