Houston, TX criminal defense attorney Chris Tritico talks about the trends he sees in the prosecution of cybercrimes. In his early days, he experienced his first encounter with a cybercrime long before the term “cybercrime” came into existence. The case involved a young, exceptionally intelligent individual who, unbeknownst to them at that time, had hacked into a government computer database. During those times, the concept of hacking was not yet fully recognized. Instead of condemning the young hacker, he saw the potential in the kid and advised him to utilize his skills for the greater good by educating others on cybersecurity and preventing such breaches. Two decades later, the hacker returned to express gratitude, having forged a successful career and earning an annual income of 20 million dollars by assisting organizations in securing their systems.

As the landscape of cybercrimes has evolved significantly, becoming increasingly sophisticated, his approach to handling these cases has adapted accordingly. Nowadays, he begins by thoroughly comprehending the government’s allegations and then traces the actions back to determine the extent of their client’s involvement in the cybercrime, assuming any involvement at all. Many of the cybercrimes encountered involve data theft from corporations, encompassing sensitive information like credit card details, social security numbers, and bank data. Handling large volumes of stolen data requires a meticulous tracing process to establish the source of the breach and ascertain the client’s culpability.

Effectively managing cybercrime cases demands expertise, particularly in handling complex information and testimony from experts in the field. This expertise is indispensable in understanding the intricate details of these offenses and presenting a compelling defense for their clients.