From Attack to Courtroom: How Cybercrime Is Investigated and Prosecuted in Estonia (with State Prosecutor Vahur Verte)

Cybercrime isn’t a niche problem anymore—it’s a scalable, borderless business. In this episode of NEVERHACK Estonia CyberCast, Anett Numa speaks with Estonian State Prosecutor Vahur Verte about how cybercrime has evolved, why one attacker can impact thousands (or more), and what it really takes to investigate and prosecute digital crimes in a world where data moves instantly.You’ll hear why international cooperation is the biggest bottleneck, why deterrence depends more on the likelihood of being caught than harsher punishment, and how Estonia thinks about defending a highly digital e-state without compromising citizens’ rights. Plus: the human side—what it’s like to prosecute crimes at massive scale, and why public officials must live with extra caution online.🎧 Listen now, follow NEVERHACK Estonia CyberCast, and visit our website for more episodes and insights.