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Informationen zum Autor George Curtis Klappentext Presenting a broad-based analysis, this volume explores the many aspects of cybercrime, its investigation, and its prosecution. It begins with an overview of the use of computers and other digital devices to commit traditional computer crimes. Next, it examines cybercrimes against individuals, including those involving obscenity, child pornography, sexual predator conduct, online gambling, and cyberstalking. It also explores identify theft and fraud, data privacy crimes, and ponzi schemes. Applicable laws are reviewed and each chapter includes key words and phrases, review problems, and weblinks for further study. Zusammenfassung Cybercrime has become increasingly prevalent in the new millennium as computer-savvy criminals have developed more sophisticated ways to victimize people online and through other digital means. The Law of Cybercrimes and Their Investigations is a comprehensive text exploring the gamut of issues surrounding this growing phenomenon.After an introduction to the history of computer crime! the book reviews a host of topics including:Information warfare and cyberterrorismObscenity! child pornography! sexual predator conduct! and online gamblingCyberstalking! cyberharassment! cyberbullying! and other types of unlawful expressionAuction fraud! Ponzi and pyramid schemes! access device fraud! identity theft and fraud! securities and bank fraud! money laundering! and electronic transfer fraudData privacy crimes! economic espionage! and intellectual property crimesPrinciples applicable to searches and seizures of computers! other digital devices! and peripheralsLaws governing eavesdropping! wiretaps! and other investigatory devicesThe admission of digital evidence in courtProcedures for investigating cybercrime beyond the borders of the prosecuting jurisdictionEach chapter includes key words or phrases readers should be familiar with before moving on to the next chapter. Review problems are supplied to test assimilation of the material! and the book contains weblinks to encourage further study.? Inhaltsverzeichnis Section I: Cybercrimes against the Digital Infrastructure and Computer Systems . Crimes Involving the Use of Computers. Information Warfare and Cyberterrorism. Section II: Cybercrimes against Individuals Crimes against Morality. Crimes Threatening or Resulting in Physical or Mental Harm. Internet Frauds. Section III: Crimes against Information Assets, and Data Privacy. Data Privacy Crimes. Intellectual Property Fraud. Section IV: Investigation and Enforcement of Cybercrimes. Search and Seizure: Beginning Principles. Search and Seizure: Electronic Evidence. Wiretapping and Eavesdropping. Access to Stored Communications. Pen Register, Trap and Trace, and GPS Devices. Digital Evidence and Forensic Analysis. International Issues Involving the Investigation and Prosecution of Cybercrime. References. Index. ...
