Computer Crime Investigation
Posted in Security by Sane on December 13th, 2006 This is an interesting article posted ….
Computer crimes can be separated into two categories: 1) crimes facilitated by a computer and 2) crimes where a computer or network is the target.
When a computer is used as a tool to aid criminal activity, it may include storing records of fraud, producing false identification, reproducing and distributing copyright material, collecting and distributing child pornography, and many other crimes.
Technology has made it easier for criminals to hide information about their crimes. Because of the sophistication of the digital environment, evidence is collected and handled differently than it was in the past and often requires careful computer forensic investigation. Crimes where computers are the targets can result in damage or alteration to the computer system. Computers which have been compromised may be used to launch attacks on other computers or networks.
