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.

SECTION I: THE ETIOLOGY OF DIGITAL CRIME AND DIGITAL TERRORISM.

1. Introduction and Overview of Digital Crime.
2. Digital Terrorism.
3. The Criminology of Computer Crime.
4. Digital Criminals and Hackers.

SECTION II: DIGITAL CRIME: TYPES, NATURE, AND EXTENT.

5. White Collar Crimes.
6. Viruses and Malicious Code.
7. Exploitation, Stalking and Obscenity on the WWW.
8. Anarchy and Hate on the World Wide Web.

SECTION III: CONTROLLING DIGITAL CRIME: LEGISLATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND INVESTIGATION.

9. Digital Laws and Legislation.
10. Law Enforcement Roles and Responses.
11. The Investigation of Computer-Related Crime.
12. Digital Forensics.

SECTION IV: THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL CRIME AND DIGITAL TERRORISM: PREVENTION AND TRENDS.

13. Information Security and Infrastructure Protection.
14. Digital Crime and Terrorism: A Forecast of Trends and Policy Implications. Adapted from David L. Carter and Andra J. Katz-Bannister.