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Title:
Digital crime and digital terrorism / Robert W. Taylor [and others].
Author:
Taylor, Robert W.
Publication Information:
Boston : Prentice Hall, ©2011.
Call Number:
HV6773 .D54 2011
Abstract:
Issues addressed in the book include descriptions of the types of crimes and terrorist acts committed using computer technology, theories addressing hackers and other types of digital criminals, an overview of the legal strategies and tactics targeting this type of crime, and in-depth coverage of investigating and researching digital crime and digital terrorism. Some new features to this edition include: added significant material relating to the use of electronic communication and the Internet by terrorist groups, both domestically and internationally; new discussion on the extent of viruses and malicious code attacks, with updated information regarding attack trends, vulnerability trends, malicious code trends, and span trends; and, new discussion of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and prostitution and the sex trade. --From publisher description.
Edition:
2nd ed.
ISBN:
9780137008773
Physical Description:
xxiii, 343 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents:
Introduction and overview of digital crime and digital terrorism -- Digital terrorism -- The criminology of computer crime -- Digital criminals and hackers -- White-collar crimes -- Viruses and malicious code -- Sex crimes, victimization, and obscenity on the world wide web -- Anarchy and hate on the world wide web -- Digital laws and legislation -- Law enforcement roles and responses -- The investigation of computer-related crime -- Digital forensics -- Information security and infrastructure protection -- Digital crime and terrorism : a forecast of trends and policy implications.
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