Cybercrime and Digital Forensics

The fourth edition of Cybercrime and Digital Forensics provides a concise, cohesive exploration of all forms of cybercrime, including cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare, in an international context. This new edition includes:A detailed chapter-by-chapter exploration of specific forms of cybercrime, ranging from hacking and malware to fraud to various sexual and interpersonal crimes and even online illicit markets;An updated discussion of criminological theories;Up-to-date examinations of the laws pertaining to cybercrime across the world, inclusive of Australia, Canada, the EU, India, the UK, and the US;Explanations of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), with examples in each chapter of the ways AI is facilitating cybercrime and transforming the landscape of cybercrime regulation;A detailed history of digital forensics, as well as the current processes of evidence collection and analysis;Examples of real-life cybercrime, cyberterror, and cyberwarfare incidents from around the world.This text is essential reading for courses on cybercrime, cyber-deviance, digital forensics, cybercrime investigation, and the sociology of technology.