Investigating High Tech Crime
Computers have become an integral part of our daily lives. It should come as no surprise that the criminal minds have turned to computers and the Internet to commit crimes. New crimes and criminals are enduring as each new technology is introduced.\ This text never loses touch with the reality that not every investigator is computer savvy, while still offering advanced knowledge in an easy to understand manner. Everything is based upon a building block approach, with each chapter forming a...
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Written for first responders, this book was developed to address the need for an investigator’s guide to high tech crime. Filled with real world examples, it is meant to be a hands-on training tool as well as a long-term reference manual. Chapters and materials are sequenced using a building block approach–one that ensures all readers have the baseline knowledge needed to advance to the more complex topic areas. With an emphasis on demystifying the world of high tech crime, this book uses plain terms and real world analogies to make concepts accessible and meaningful to those on the front lines.Helps individuals with varied experience grasp important technology concepts and become more confident in the field. Starts with the broad base level knowledge and works steadily toward explaining the complex rules and methodologies associated with a full computer seizure and forensic examination. Contains a variety of material (learning goals and objectives, individual and collaborative exercises, search warrant examples, technology comparisons etc.) so information is meaningful to diverse learners.Functions as an investigator’s guide to high tech crime and can be used as a hands-on training tool or long-term reference manual.
1. Intro to Computer Hardware, Software, and the Internet2. Introduction to Operating Systems3. High Tech Criminal Offenses4. High Tech Frauds5. High Tech VICE Crimes, Hackers, and Terrorists6. Tracking & Tracing Internet Crimes7. Pedophiles and Online Child Enticement8. Online Intelligence Gathering9. Legal Issues10. Handling High Tech Evidence11. Developing a Computer Forensics UnitAPPENDIX A: STATE AND/OR AGENCY LISTING OF COMPUTER CRIMES TASK FORCESAPPENDIX B: STATE COMPUTER CRIMES STATUTES–CITATIONSAPPENDIX C: DEFINITIONS OF COMMON TERMS USED IN A HIGH TECH CRIME SEARCH WARRANT AFFIDAVIT
