The information presented in this book is both comprehensive and current. Even the glossary of terms and associated appendices are valuable sources of information in their own right. It will be a valuable reference document for personnel involved with this type of work.

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Cybercrime focuses on the growing concern about the use of electronic communication for criminal activities and the appropriateness of the countermeasures that are being adopted by law enforcement agencies, security services and legislators to address such anxieties. Fuelled by sensational media headlines and news coverage which has done much to encourage the belief that technologies like the Internet are likely to lead to a lawless electronic frontier, Cybercrime provides a more considered and balanced perspective on what is an important and contested arena for debate. Topics include electronic criminal behaviour, privacy and liberty, the dangers of surveillance and legislation.

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Explains how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes and how they can be used as a source of evidence. Introduces deductive criminal profiling.

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Computers can be used in virtually any type of crime, ranging from cyber-stalking and child pornography to financial fraud, espionage and terrorism. This book presents detailed technical information that can be used to help solve these crimes. Casey has brought together an expert panel of authors to create this detailed guide for professionals who are already familiar with digital evidence. This unique handbook explains how to locate and use evidence in computer hard drives, shard networks, wireless devices or embedded systems. The use of currently available high-tech tools is discussed and real case examples are provided. To provide individuals with a deeper understanding of the forensic analysis of computer systems, three primary theme are treated:

Tools: Software and hardware for collecting and analysing digital evidence are presented and their strengths and limitations are discussed.
Technology: This includes detailed instructions on how to collect and analyse digital evidence in common situations, starting with Windows and Unix operating systems, and progressing to network, wireless and embedded systems.
Case examples: These actual situations demonstrate the technical, legal and practical challenges that arise during real computer investigations.

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The last decade has seen the field of computer law develop at a phenomenal rate in response to changing technology. Introduction to Computer Law explains the law clearly and makes it accessible to a wide audience. In this fourth edition, the law within the four key areas of intellectual property rights, contract, criminal law, and data protection has been comprehensively updated, expanded and rewritten to reflect technological change, new decisions and new legislation. The emphasis is on describing and examining the law in the context of the practicalities of computer use. Features of the new edition include:
- the new database rights and changes to database copyright law issues relating to the Internet and e-commerce, including copyright, domain names, defamation and the publishers’ defence
- new cases on computer misuse, software copyright and the patentability of software inventions
- the nature of shrink-wrap licences in the light of the recent case of Beta v Adobe
- liability for defective software, including the Millennium Bug
- the position regarding employees and RSI
- the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy in Telecommunications Directive

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