As computer-related crime becomes more important globally, both scholarly and journalistic accounts tend to focus on the ways in which the crime has been committed and how it could have been prevented. Very little has been written about what follows: the capture, possible extradition, prosecution, sentencing and incarceration of the cyber criminal. Originally published in 2004, this book provides an international study of the manner in which cyber criminals are dealt with by the judicial process. It is a sequel to the groundbreaking Electronic Theft: Unlawful Acquisition in Cyberspace by Grabosky, Smith and Dempsey (Cambridge University Press, 2001). Some of the most prominent cases from around the world are presented in an attempt to discern trends in the handling of cases, and common factors and problems that emerge during the processes of prosecution, trial and sentencing.
Cybercrime continues to skyrocket but we are not combatting it effectively yet. We need more cybercrime investigators from all backgrounds and working in every sector to conduct effective investigations. This book is a comprehensive resource for everyone who encounters and investigates cybercrime, no matter their title, including those working on behalf of law enforcement, private organizations, regulatory agencies, or individual victims. It provides helpful background material about cybercrime's technological and legal underpinnings, plus in-depth detail about the legal and practical aspects of conducting cybercrime investigations. Key features of this book include: Understanding cybercrime, computers, forensics, and cybersecurity Law for the cybercrime investigator, including cybercrime offenses; cyber evidence-gathering; criminal, private and regulatory law, and nation-state implications Cybercrime investigation from three key perspectives: law enforcement, private sector, and regulatory Financial investigation Identification (attribution) of cyber-conduct Apprehension Litigation in the criminal and civil arenas. This far-reaching book is an essential reference for prosecutors and law enforcement officers, agents and analysts; as well as for private sector lawyers, consultants, information security professionals, digital forensic examiners, and more. It also functions as an excellent course book for educators and trainers. We need more investigators who know how to fight cybercrime, and this book was written to achieve that goal. Authored by two former cybercrime prosecutors with a diverse array of expertise in criminal justice and the private sector, this book is informative, practical, and readable, with innovative methods and fascinating anecdotes throughout.
Cybercrime is a worldwide problem and by all accounts, the worldwide cybercrime industry is bigger than most of the major and well-known underworld industries. It is anonymous and global in nature, cybercrime is seen by criminals as a 'low cost, high benefit' deep infiltratory type of crime. Indeed, the Internet is one of the world's great inventions expanding the mode of many people live their lives; it is also a double-edged sword. While people adore the benefits brought by information technology and the Internet, criminals also comprehend new opportunities. Not only are conventional crimes, such as disseminating child-pornography, illegal online-gambling and online fraud, facilitated by computers and the Internet, the Internet itself has also attracted a new variety of users including hackers, crackers, security breachers and cyber-terrorists. Both individual users and nation states are predisposed to cyber criminals. Only deterrence against the criminals and perpetrator is implementation of cyber laws and enforcement of their provisions. Pakistan has sufficient code of cyber laws, as Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 and Prevention of Electronic Crimes Rules 2018 which provide complete mechanism to apprehend and investigate of cybercrimes. This comprehensive book is an excellent guide to a successful cyber investigation. Topics covered include Defining and measuring cybercrime, Collecting Digital Evidence, Obtaining Evidence from Third Parties, Analyzing Digital Evidence, The Law of Obtaining Digital Evidence, Presenting Digital Evidence in Court, Computer Intrusion, Identity Theft, Child Pornography, and Vulnerable Victim Computer Crimes. I tried to set forth in explicable language the basics of cybercrime investigations. This book may show the law enforcement and officials, how to apply the rigorous standards of ethical investigation to cybercrime. In the book, the first part of process of registration of cybercrime report / complaint is elaborated in simple language avoiding lengthy legal lexicon with aim to assist the layman as guidelines to get help, a well detail part of cyber cross examination is included for lawyers and judges to understand what type and form may be of cross-examination in the court.The following groups and individuals are considered to be the objective reader of this book, police organizations or law enforcement agencies including prosecutors, lawyers and courts conducting cyber-criminal investigation and trial, staff members of organization conducting similar professional duties. Staff members investigating organization misdeeds, persons who have knowledge relating to criminal investigation but who do not do when confronted with the term "cybercrime", law students and persons who conduct research/ development / instruction in program, which train cybercrime investigation and can exhibit high level of effectiveness in a short period of time.
Cybercrime, Investigating the Shadows of the Internet Cybercrime provides the reader with a thorough examination of the prominence of cybercrime in our society, as well as the criminal justice system experience with cybercrimes. Research from scholars in the academic field, as well as government studies, statutes, and other material are gathered and summarized. Key concepts, statistics, and legislative histories are discussed in every chapter. The book is meant to educate and enlighten a wide audience, from those who are completely unfamiliar with the topic as an entirety, to individuals who need more specific information on a particular type of cybercrime. This text should be a useful guide to students, academics, and practitioners alike. New to the Third Edition: In-depth discussions of the dark web New coverage of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) Discussions of fraud related to government aid during the coronavirus epidemic Extensive updates to the issues of underage sexting and nonconsensual pornography New case studies to encompass recent developments in the areas of: child pornography and solicitation the Internet and prostitution revenge pornography efforts to combat piracy cyberbullying ransomware, hacking, and governmental relations terrorists’ use of social media Updated statistics that reflect the latest data Professors and students will benefit from: Case studies in each chapter that connect new concepts to current events and illustrate the use of criminal theory in crime solving Questions for discussion that encourage evaluative and analytical thinking Discussion and analysis of the demographics and characteristics of the offenders and their victims An informative review of the efforts of legislation, public policy, and law enforcement to prevent and prosecute cybercrime Coverage of the most widespread and damaging types of cybercrime intellectual property theft online sexual victimization identity theft cyberfraud and financial crimes harassment
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 introduct
Though an increasing number of criminals are using computers and computer networks, few investigators are well versed in the issues related to digital evidence. This work explains how computer networks function and how they can be used in a crime.
In recent years, industries have shifted into the digital domain, as businesses and organizations have used various forms of technology to aid information storage and efficient production methods. Because of these advances, the risk of cybercrime and data security breaches has skyrocketed. Fortunately, cyber security and data privacy research are thriving; however, industry experts must keep themselves updated in this field. Exploring Cyber Criminals and Data Privacy Measures collects cutting-edge research on information security, cybercriminals, and data privacy. It proposes unique strategies for safeguarding and preserving digital information using realistic examples and case studies. Covering key topics such as crime detection, surveillance technologies, and organizational privacy, this major reference work is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, researchers, developers, practitioners, programmers, computer scientists, academicians, security analysts, educators, and students.
This book presents the history of computer crime and cybercrime from the very beginning with punch cards, to the current data in the clouds and the Internet of Things (IoT). Today the technological development of social media, such as Google, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and more, have been so rapid and the impact on society so fast and enormous, that codes of ethics, and public sentiments of justice implemented in criminal legislations, have not kept pace. Conducts in social media need a better protection by criminal laws. But with the reluctance in developing similar responses in international laws or guidelines, we must ask ourselves if we once again may be in a similar situation as the US Senator Ribicoff focused on in 1977 when he launched the first Computer Crime Bill. Cyber attacks against critical information infrastructures of sovereign States, must necessitate a response for global solutions. Most of the judges and lawyers around the world from a professional judicial point of view, would agree with the former US prosecutor Benjamin B. Ferencz in his statement: “There can be no peace without justice, no justice without law and no meaningful law without a Court to decide what is just and lawful under any given circumstances.” The judiciary is one of the three powers of any democratic state. Its mission is to guarantee the very existence of the Rule of Law and thus, to ensure the proper application of the law in an impartial, just, fair, and efficient manner. This basic principle must also be valid for Cyberspace at the international level. The book presents a draft United Nations treaty on “A Third Pillar for Cyberspace – An International Court or Tribunal for Cyberspace.” Another draft United Nations Treaty is presented on combating online child sexual abuse. The United Nations Declarations and principles for the protection of individual and human rights are fundamental rights also in Cyberspace. The same rights that people have offline must also be protected online.
This is the first book to present a full, socio-technical-legal picture on the security practices of cyber criminals, based on confidential police sources related to some of the world's most serious and organized criminals.
