computer crimes

Discusses such white-collar crimes as fraud, computer crimes, and insider stock trading and how these crimes should be deterred and punished.

This book explains what computer hacking is, who does it, and just how dangerous it can be.

Traces the history of computers and computer crime and the motives and intentions behind them.

Discusses issues and controversies related to Internet safety in the early twenty-first century, describing the dangers and risks, exploring the ways that criminals access information and the role of the government in protecting citizens, and providing tips and advice to stay safe and protect personal identities while using the Internet.

Offers teens an overview of the dangers of Internet crime, describing the different types of Internet crime and the best ways to stay safe.

"Describes the technology used by forensic scientists to gather and analyze evidence from crime scenes"--Provided by publisher.

Experts say computer hackers that illegally broke into business and government technology systems in America accessed 3.7 million documents in one year, and the Internet crime complaint center run by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has received 25,000 complaints per month.

Describes advancing technology in the early twenty-first century and threats to the security of personal information, discussing passports, Blackberry devices, iPads, commercial photocopiers, and other gadgets with digital capabilities, and explaining ways to embrace technology in daily life and remain protected.

Examines the development of online security and discusses the growing threat of cybercriminals, identity theft, threats against computer and company networks, national security issues, cyberterrorism, and related topics.