Digital Crime and Digital Terrorism [with Online Supplement]

by Robert W. Taylor

This book focuses on both the technical aspects of digital crime as well as behavioral aspects of computer hackers, virus writers, terrorists and other offenders. Using real life examples and case studies, the book examines the history, development, extent and types of digital crime and digital terrorism as well as current legislation and law enforcement practices designed to prevent, investigate and prosecute these crimes. For professionals in the technical field as well as forensic investigators and other criminal justice professionals.

Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Gina Herald · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for an overview of topics within digital crime, a clarification of terms, as well as to scope out a general idea of what is and isn't possible for hackers, nation states, and criminal rings this is a great place to start. HOWEVER it is a sociological read. You will not find too much on the mental gymnastics that are necessary for some of the most fascinating cyber crimes, you will just hear from the author that it occurred, what you can call that which occurred, and how that which occurred might be judged in a court of law. There are many books on digital crime however that focus less on the "that" and more on the "how". But judged as a "that", it's all that a sociology/global studies/desiring-to-be-informed citizen might need. Comprehensive, clear, and thorough.