A sociological analysis of cyber crimes in Turkey: Threats and strategies for solution

The aim of this study, by analyzing in sociological view the reasons and risks of cybercrimes, the features and motivations of perpetrators, is to express general perspective about the pattern of cybercrimes, when every scope of life became digitalized owing to technology in nowadays. In this matter, detailed analysis of conceptual perception of cybercrimes, related legislation, methods of combatting with cybercrimes, the role of social media in cybercrimes and pre-crime conditions will be evaluate. According to findings of this study, it is came out the crimes via IT technology and social media increased and also the figure of child exploitation and privacy data abuse for various reasons as cybercrimes increased seriously. Finally, in this study the precautions which can be apply in the private and public to combat cybercrimes in Turkey scale are stated by the solutions offering on the scale of education, control, legislation and international cooperation. Also, the propriety and the adequacy of the governmental controls against cybercrimes discussed and the solutions offered about how the controls combat cybercrimes without any violation of private rights and liberties. Key words: Cyber, Cybercrime, Social Media, Crime, Perpetrator, Turkey.