Digital Underworld and Cybercrime: A Technical and Legal Perspective
AvMohamed Chawki,Mohammad Ayoub Khan
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
Del i serien Studies in Big Data
3 024 kr
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Digital Underworld and Cybercrime: A Technical and Legal Perspective provides a timely and in-depth exploration of cybercrime as a defining challenge of the digital age. Moving beyond traditional accounts of online offending, this book examines cybercrime as a complex socio-technical phenomenon shaped by rapid technological innovation, evolving legal norms, and transnational enforcement gaps. By integrating legal analysis with technical insight, the book offers a holistic framework for understanding how contemporary cyber threats emerge, operate, and are regulated.The book brings together leading scholars and practitioners from diverse jurisdictions and disciplines, reflecting the inherently global nature of cybercrime. The 11 chapters included in this book were rigorously selected from 51 submissions through a double-blind peer-review process conducted by an international panel of experts. Each contribution addresses a distinct dimension of the digital underworld, ranging from AI-driven cyber threats, deepfakes, and cryptocurrency-enabled crime to digital evidence, and the challenges posed to state sovereignty and international law.Combining theoretical perspectives with empirical analysis and real-world case studies, the book bridges the gap between abstract legal frameworks and practical enforcement realities. It critically assesses existing regulatory approaches while identifying emerging risks that challenge conventional notions of jurisdiction, accountability, and security in cyberspace.As cybercrime continues to expand in scale, sophistication, and societal impact, this book underscores the urgent need for sustained collaboration between legal experts, technologists, policymakers, and cybersecurity professionals. Offering both analytical depth and practical relevance, Digital Underworld and Cybercrime serves as an essential reference for academics, legislators, law enforcement authorities, and practitioners seeking to navigate and respond effectively to the evolving threats of the digital era.