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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819293503321

Autore

Curtis George E. <1942->

Titolo

The law of cybercrimes and their investigations / / George Curtis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton : , : CRC Press, , 2012

ISBN

0-429-24858-X

1-4398-5832-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (395 p.)

Classificazione

LAW026000LAW041000

Disciplina

345.73/0268

Soggetti

Computer crimes - United States

Computer crimes - Investigation - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Table of Contents; Introduction: The Nature and Scope of Cybercrime; About the Author; Chapter 1 - Crimes Involving the Use of Computers; Chapter 2 - Information Warfare and Cyberterrorism; Chapter 3 - Crimes against Morality; Chapter 4 - Crimes Threatening or Resulting in Physical or Mental Harm; Chapter 5 - Internet Frauds; Chapter 6 - Data Privacy Crimes; Chapter 7 - Intellectual Property Fraud; Chapter 8 - Search and Seizure: Beginning Principles; Chapter 9 - Search and Seizure: Electronic Evidence; Chapter 10 - Wiretapping and Eavesdropping

Chapter 11 - Access to Stored CommunicationsChapter 12 - Pen Register, Trap and Trace, and GPS Devices; Chapter 13 - Digital Evidence and Forensic Analysis; Chapter 14 - International Issues Involving the Investigation and Prosecution of Cybercrime; References; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

"Presenting a broad-based analysis, this volume explores the many aspects of cybercrime as well as its investigation and 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. The book includes a section on the



investigation of cybercrimes and covers the applicable laws. Each chapter includes key words and phrases, review problems, and weblinks for further study"--