Characterization of Police Reports on Cybercrimes of Female Victims in the State of Pará

Abstract

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and violence against women are significant social issues; understanding the outcomes of their intersection is vital for society. This study characterized the Police Incident Reports (BOPs) of women victims of cybercrimes in the State of Pará, between 2016 and 2018, through a quantitativequalitative approach, using frequency analysis and lexical analysis techniques applied to data extracted from these police records. The findings indicate a lack of detailed information in the reports, resulting in limited insights into the offenders and contributing to the persistence of pseudo-anonymity and impunity for cybercriminals. Additionally, a predominance of property-related violence committed via telephones and social networks is observed, as opposed to the use of traditional computers. It is concluded that there is a lack of standardization in police records, which hinders the identification of characteristics of the offender, the victim, and the presence or absence of gender-based violence in virtual violence perpetrated against women in Pará.