computer crimes

Offers a variety of studies and articles on the issue of computer hackers and cyber crimes, discussing the history of computer hacking and the laws that have been made to counteract cyber criminal activities.

Edinburgh Detective Inspector Liz Kavanaugh, head of the Innovative Crime Investigation Unit, responsible for monitoring the Internet in 2023, is drawn into an international investigation after three ex-cons, united only by criminal records for spamming and a taste for unorthodox erotica, are murdered in Italy, Germany, and Scotland.

Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster. This is the story of his unbelievable escapes and the ultimate showdown with the Feds.

Presents a resource guide to information on Internet predators, providing an overview of the topic, including chronology of events, glossary of terms, biographical listings, and index.

Explores the many safety issues involved in using the Internet, including the relevant laws, especially CIPA and COPPA, acceptable use policies (AUPs), and other protection and privacy issues.

Provides background information on crooks and terrorists who are using the Internet for illegal activities, as well as the computer experts and crime fighters trying to stop them; features real-life accounts of cybercriminals, a teen hacker, and an online terrorist hunter; looks at some of the scams perpetrated by Internet criminals; and discusses a career in computer security.

Explains how to avoid the common pitfalls, dangers, and misinformation that can be found on the Internet and discusses how to stay safe and find accurate information.

An exploration of cyberpredators, defining what they are and discusses how being online makes people vulnerable, the use of technology to ensnare victims, tactics, laws, legal issues, online self-defense, and other related topics.

Provides an overview of cybercrime; discusses hacking, malware, cyber and identity theft, phishing, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and online pornography; and describes how law enforcement officials respond to crimes committed in cyberspace.