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 Computer crime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A computer can be the target of crime, for example, when a person intends to steal information from, or causing damage to, a computer or computer network.
Thirdly, a computer can be a source of evidence.
Secondly, a computer can be the tool used to plan or commit an offence such as larceny or the distribution of child pornography.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_crime   (2057 words)

  
 Digital Termpapers: Term Papers on Computer Crime
“The computer is the object used to commit computer crime.
“Crimes committed with the use of a computer are no different than the ones without a computer” (Standler, “Computer Crime 2).
However, the definition of computer crimes is specifically related to computer technologies.
http://www.digitaltermpapers.com/b4434.htm   (741 words)

  
 Computer crime - definition of Computer crime in Encyclopedia
Computer crime or e-crime is crime in which a computer plays an essential part.
Identity theft where this is accomplished by use of fraudulent computer transactions.
Fraud achieved by the manipulation of computer records.
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Computer_crime   (188 words)

  
 DELVING INTO COMPUTER CRIME. Free term papers for college, book reports and research papers. Welcome to Essay DB
Computer crime is defined as, "Criminal activity directly related to the use of computers, specifically illegal trespass into the computer system or database of another, manipulation or theft of stored or on-line data, or sabotage of equipment and data."(1).
Crimes using computers and crimes against computers are usually committed without fear of being caught, due to the detachment of the offender from the victim.
"Crimes against computers are usually based on the destruction of hardware and software or the theft of computer technology."(2).
http://www.essaydb.com/essay/004971.html   (2326 words)

  
 Computer Crime: Chapter 2: What Are the Crimes?
Protection of software and data, especially as it passes from computer to computer.
Obviously, not all of the computations result in two-place decimals.
Computers and computer operators are oriented towards saving data, not destroying it, and sometimes data is saved that shouldn't be.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/crime/chapter/cri_02.html   (9677 words)

  
 Erie County Sheriff's Office - Computer Crime Unit
Unauthorized Use Of A Computer / Computer Trespass
The Erie County Sheriff's Office Computer Crime Unit is a proud member of the Buffalo Infragard Chapter, which is an information sharing and analysis effort serving the interests and combining the knowledge base of a wide range of members in the field of Information Security.
The mission of the Computer Crime Unit is to conduct and provide expert assistance to Sheriff’s Office Personnel, and other law enforcement agencies, with investigations pertaining to the criminal use of computers and related technologies.
http://www.erie.gov/sheriff/ccu.asp   (643 words)

  
 Page 1 of 7 -- Understanding Computer Crime -- Page 1 mobrien.com
With the computer, the heretofore impossible has now become possible, The computer has allowed large volumes of data to be reduced to high-density, compact storage, nearly imperceptible to the human senses, It has allowed an exponential increase in speed, and even the most complex calculations can be completed in milliseconds.
One of the reasons for this rapid advance in technology is the computer.
As dependence on computer technology grows in all nations, it will be crucial to ensure that the rate of technological dependence does not outstrip the rate at which the corresponding social, legal and political frameworks are developing.
http://www.mobrien.com/computer_crime.shtml   (2092 words)

  
 Computer Crime
The victim computer responds to each ping, but because the zombie computers gave false source addresses for their pings, the victim computer is unable to establish a connection with the zombie computers.
Similarly, many crimes involving computers are no different from crimes without computers: the computer is only a tool that a criminal uses to commit a crime.
California also provides for the forfeiture of computer systems used in the commission of a computer crime.
http://www.rbs2.com/ccrime.htm#anchor111111   (7340 words)

  
 CERT®/CC: How the FBI Investigates Computer Crime
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.
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. 
http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/FBI_investigates_crime.html   (834 words)

  
 Computer Crime
The 1997 Computer Crime and Security Survey was conducted by CSI in cooperation with the FBI's International Computer Crime Squad in San Francisco.
Computer intruders can move freely without reference to state or national borders and can perform their tasks without gaining physical access to the system under attack.
Aside from stealing information, a computer intruder can also introduce a "virus" into a competitor's computer system to sabotage its operations.
http://rf-web.tamu.edu/security/secguide/T1threat/Computer.htm   (391 words)

  
 frontline: hackers: who's responsible?: computer crime laws
Almost all of the present state laws criminalize the unauthorized access to or use of computers and databases, using a computer as an instrument of fraud, and known and foreseeable acts of computer sabotage.
Below is a synopsis of the philosophy underlying the regulation of computer code, followed by a summary of laws that have been enacted, specifically or not, to counter computer-related crime.
While the development and possession of harmful computer code is not a criminal act, using the code can be.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/hackers/blame/crimelaws.html   (1608 words)

  
 RCMP Frauds and Scams - Computer Crime Prevention
A simple and common computer related crime which involves changing data prior to or during input to a computer.
A Logic Bomb is a computer program executed at a specific time to cause damage to computer programs or data.
A computer virus is program code which can attach itself to other programs and corrupt data and damage hardware.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams/ccprev_e.htm   (758 words)

  
 Computer Crime and Security (Science Tracer Bullet - Science Reference Services, Libraryof Congress)
For a new breed of criminals, computers are rapidly becoming the "weapon of choice." There are four major categories of computer crime: internal computer crimes--trojan horses, logic bombs, trap doors, worms, and viruses; telecommunications crimes--phreaking and hacking; computer manipulation crimes that result in embezzlement and fraud; and traditional thefts of hardware and software.
Not surprisingly, new computer crimes are stimulating innovative ways to combat it, giving rise to a wide range of advanced computer security systems and techniques as well as the rapid development of computer-related laws and legislation.
Computer viruses: hearing before the Subcommittee on Technology and the Law of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred First Congress, first session, on the impact of computer viruses and other forms of computer sabotage or exploitation on computer information systems and networks, May 15, 1989.
http://www.lcweb.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/compcrimetb.html   (2173 words)

  
 Less Plan/Do's and Don'ts for Teachers
C. Review the Code of Responsible Computing and have the students sign it as their pledge to use the computer in an ethical manner.
Think about what it would be like to be the victim of a computer hacker or computer pirate.
Remember: People such as computer hackers and pirates who hurt others through computer technology are not "cool." They are breaking the law.
http://www.usdoj.gov/kidspage/netiquet.htm   (925 words)

  
 Computer Crime
Provide high technology crime investigation education and training in detecting, investigating, and analyzing high technology crime cases where computers are used (1) as a tool to facilitate or enable an illegal activity; (2) as a target of criminal activity; or (3) incidentally to a criminal offense to law enforcement agency personnel.
The Computer Crime Research Center (CCRC) is a non-profit corporation composed of professionals dedicated to education in the field of cyber crime and cyber terrorism prevention and investigation.
The Computer Crime Research Center (CCRC) is an independent institute dedicated to the research of cyber crime, cyber terrorism and other issues of computer crimes and internet fraud phenomena.
http://talkjustice.com/links.asp?453053902   (1253 words)

  
 Computer Crime - MT Dept of Justice
Once a computer is seized, investigators follow specific procedures to ensure that the evidence can be presented successfully in court, where the investigators may testify as experts in computer forensics.
Retrieving the computer records necessary to solve these crimes is complex and highly technical, and must be done in a manner that ensures that the evidence can be used in court.
Equally important is the work the Computer Crime Unit does to protect children.
http://www.doj.state.mt.us/enforcement/computercrime.asp   (430 words)

  
 Course Technology--InfoWeb: Computer Crime
The site includes links to articles on computer intrusions and computer crimes as well as information about programs and initiatives.
At the EFF Web site, you can find articles about computer crime, civil liberties, computer searches and seizures, and other topics related to computers and the law.
Computer Crime: A Crime Fighter's Handbook by David Icove, Karl Seger, and William VonStorch (O'Reilley, 1995) is a highly regarded book about computer crime.
http://www.cciw.com/content/crime.html   (386 words)

  
 Florida Computer Crime Center
The Florida Computer Crime Center (FC3) was created by FDLE in October 1998 in response to the increase in the number of criminal investigations that were involving computers.
In today's criminal activity we find two separate worlds of computer crime: first, the traditional world of crime that is now using computers in order to facilitate or help with the crime (child pornography, fraud, banking scams, drugs, and child exploitation).
FC3 has a statewide mission to investigate complex computer crimes, assist with regional investigations, train investigators, disseminate information to the public, and proactively work to identify computer criminals and prevent future crimes.
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Fc3   (390 words)

  
 6.805/STS085: Readings on Computer Crime
For a quick orientation to computer crime laws, read the overview from the book by Cavazos and Morin (to be distributed in class).
This article is an excellent overview of the computer crime issues that we will be discussing in the course.
The computer break-ins described in the references above are mostly in the nature of pranks and minor crime.
http://www-swiss.ai.mit.edu/6095/readings-crime.html   (4317 words)

  
 Computer Crime
The same interconnectivity between millions of computers that allows you to send e-mail across the world with the press of a button also allows computer criminals to do their dirty work.
Another site with computer crime resources is www.blkbox.com/~guillory/comp4.html.
Visit the Computer Crime and Legal Resource Directory home page for information about computer crime and legal issues.
http://www.infoweblinks.com/content/computercrime.htm   (478 words)

  
 Computer and Internet-related Crime
If you are a computer user and you think you may have a virus you should contact your systems administrator if you have one.
The Computer Crime Unit works together with other specialist units, both within the Metropolitan Police and at a national and international level.
Efforts to combat problems such as extreme hardcore porn, racist hate crime or malicious attempts to interfere with computer systems depend upon co-operation between law enforcement agencies in different countries and, vitally, upon the voluntary co-operation of the Internet industry.
http://www.met.police.uk/computercrime   (1313 words)

  
 Computer Crime
This is a list of the federal laws that relate to computer crime and computer intrusion.
This is a reverse chronological listing of all computer crime and intrusion documents on the site.
You’ll find information on legislation, high-profile computer crimes, and cybercrime summits.
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/compcrime.html   (234 words)

  
 Dr. R. Standler's professional homepage
My long essay on examples of malicious computer programs (e.g., computer viruses and worms) emphasizes the nonexistent or weak punishment for the authors of those malicious programs.
My essay on the growing problem of computer crime.
I have also written Tips for Avoiding Computer Crime.
http://www.rbs2.com   (1847 words)

  
 Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline Archives
Many also said they were unaware of InfraGard, a joint FBI/private sector initiative that battles computer crimes and other threats through information sharing.
Bruce Verduyn—a special agent in Houston's Cyber Squad, which administered the survey-said that this new survey differs from the annual CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey conducted by the Computer Security Institute and the FBI.
The new 2005 FBI Computer Crime Survey is our largest survey on these issues to date.
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/jan06/computer_crime_survey011806.htm   (442 words)

  
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The first operating systems and computer games were written by hackers.
Unprotected computers can be used, unsuspectingly, to accomplish network disruption or commit fraud.
The increased use of the Internet for school, work, business transactions, and recreation makes it attractive to criminals with basic computer skills.
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/faculty/giftfire/Chapter07.ppt   (246 words)

  
 BBC News SCI/TECH Computer crime 'soaring'
A survey by the Computer Security Institute and the Federal Bureau of Investigation found that 85% of respondents had detected security breaches of their computer systems last year.
For the survey, the Computer Security Institute interviewed 538 computer security experts in business, government agencies, medical institutions and universities.
He urged companies and the government to take a more aggressive and coordinated approach to fighting computer crime.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1916000/1916655.stm   (404 words)

  
 Computer Crime - Bibliography
Forensic computing studies the anatomy of computer crime
The Jones Telecommunications and Multimedia Encyclopedia as an entry on "computer crime" in their update section.
The Computer Crime Page from MIT 6.805/STS085: Readings on Computer Crime
http://courses.cs.vt.edu/~cs3604/lib/Crime/bibliography.html   (378 words)

  
 Computer Crime Squad
Federal interest computers are defined by law as two or more computers involved in the criminal offense, which are located in different states.
Therefore, a commercial computer which is the victim of an intrusion coming from another state is a "Federal interest" computer.
Experience with UNIX and other computer operating systems.
http://www.tscm.com/compcrim.html   (412 words)

  
 GCSD Patrol Division
The Computer Crime Unit's latest equipment is a very special computer with an acronym of F.R.E.D. which stands for Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device.
The Computer Crime Unit investigates crimes involving computers and/or the Internet.
Swanson is available 24/7 to assist any police department with computer related crimes.
http://www.gfn.org/sheriff/ccu.htm   (142 words)

  
 Chapter 11-52 - Index of Sections
§ 11-52-2 Access to computer for fraudulent purposes.
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE11/11-52   (16 words)

  
 C Y B E R C R I M E - Homepage
Hiring Opportunities with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
Prosecuting Crimes Facilitated by Computers and by the Internet
Searching and Seizing Computers and Obtaining Electronic Evidence in Criminal Investigations
http://www.cybercrime.gov   (408 words)

  
 QuickLinks - Computer crime
European forensic scientists have developed a state-of-the-art computer program to help track down child victims of sexual exploitation on the Internet.
Microsoft brings huge resources and technical expertise to the table, ranging from decrypting files to analyzing computer code.
Organisations and individuals currently have little idea how to collect and preserve evidence from computers and the Internet.
http://www.qlinks.net/quicklinks/comcrime.htm   (3228 words)

  
 oreilly.com -- Online Catalog: Computer Crime, First Edition
This book is for anyone who needs to know what today's computer crimes look like, how to prevent them, and how to detect, investigate, and prosecute them if they do occur.
It contains basic computer security information as well as guidelines for investigators, law enforcement, and system administrators.
oreilly.com -- Online Catalog: Computer Crime, First Edition
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/crime   (122 words)

  
 Criminal defence lawyer in Toronto and Vancouver BC
Computer Crime and Legal Resource Directory by the Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility including:
U.S. Department of Justice and its Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
Hackers: Taking a Byte Out of Computer Crime, Wade Roush, April, 1995.
http://www.sgrm.com/Resources.htm   (1037 words)

  
 - Computer Crime
These Computer Crime web site links are listed as a convenience to our Computer Crime visitors.
If you use these Computer Crime links, we take no responsibility and give no guarantees, warranties or representations, implied or otherwise, for the content or accuracy of these third-party Computer Crime sites.
Hey, how about adding your web site to our Computer Crime Directory
http://www.online--degree.com/links/computercrime.html   (813 words)

  
 State of Oregon vs Randal Schwartz computer security case
The contents are contributed by members of the Friends of Randal Schwartz, a mailing list including computer security, law, and education professionals interested in exploring why and how that could happen.
Start by reading up on the computing professional ethics codes online.
The purpose of this archive is to help prevent what happened to Randal Schwartz from happening to any other well-intentioned computing professional.
http://www.lightlink.com/fors   (413 words)

  
 Computer Crime Research Center - Daily news about computer crime, internet fraud and cyber terrorism
Over the past few years, the number of crimes involving computers and the Internet has exploded.
Computer Crime Research Center - Daily news about computer crime, internet fraud and cyber terrorism
Computer crime is changing as the Internet becomes a vital component of everyday life.
http://www.crime-research.org   (358 words)

  
 Computer Crime
Juvenile Arrested for Releasing Variant of Blaster Computer Worm That Attacked Microsoft
Minneapolis, Minnesota 18 year old Arrested for Developing and Releasing B Variant of Blaster Computer Worm
http://www.computervirus.org/Pages/Cases/Cases   (65 words)

  
 Computer Intrusion Cases
Below is a summary chart of recently prosecuted computer cases.
FBI employee exceeded authorized access on FBI computer
Many cases have been prosecuted under the computer crime statute, 18 U.S.C. §1030.
http://www.cybercrime.gov/cccases.html   (151 words)

  
 NCSLnet: Computer Crime
It includes electronic harassment and stalking; electronic surveillance; theft of personal identifying information; disabling computer data, software and hardware; criminal penalties relating to unsolicited commercial e-mail (spamming); child pornography and solicitation through the Internet; and other crimes perpetrated using a computer.
These computer crime pages provide information about laws to establish or expand criminal penalties for crimes committed using technology and the Internet.
from the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/cip/computercrimes.htm   (123 words)

  
 What is a computer crime
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http://what-is-a-computer-crime.dar.pulawy.pl   (275 words)

  
 Computer-related crime
A study commissioned in 1997 examined a number of legal aspects of computer crime
A follow-on study has been completed, November 2000, to examine ways of improving transnational cooperation between interested parties in industry and law enforcement in order to combat transnational crime with the necessary rapidity.
The Commission is also participating in the meetings of the G8 Subgroup on high-tech crime and in the Committee of Experts on Crime in Cyber-Space (PC-CY) of the Council of Europe which is currently working on a draft Convention on cybercrime
http://europa.eu.int/ISPO/eif/InternetPoliciesSite/Crime/crime1.html   (309 words)

  
 Florida Association of Computer Crime Investigators
Copyright © 1998-2005 Florida Association of Computer Crime Investigators, Inc.
The Florida Association of Computer Crime Investigators (FACCI) is a not-for-profit association which was formed for the purpose of providing training, resource sharing, legal updates, and networking opportunities to aid Florida law enforcement agencies and corporations in conducting computer crime investigations.
(Click here to view the requirements for private sector FACCI membership.) An annual training conferences is held in the Summer of each year and consist of three days of training on current issues relating to computer crime, technology and legal updates, vendor updates, resource sharing, intelligence exchange, and a FACCI business meeting.
http://facci.org   (564 words)

  
 Computer Security Institute
CSI 33rd Annual Computer Security Conference and Exhibition
Please fill out this form and get the latest conference, seminar and membership literature in hard copy format.
If you missed NetSec '05 in Scottsdale, Arizona in June, you can now view selected sessions at your convenience from your desktop—at no charge.
http://www.gocsi.com   (220 words)

  
 Computer Crime Resources
4/19/00 - - - Added the PowerPoint presentation "The Future of High Tech Crime."
Coming soon will be links to the US and Foreign state laws concerning computer crime.
These are works in progress that will be improved on over the next two weeks.
http://www.virtuallibrarian.com/legal   (131 words)

  
 Computer Crime - IT Security
Computer Crime Consultants Limited (CCC) is an independent company offering services in IT security and computer crime detection, investigation, prosecution and prevention.
The firm brings together expertise in a wide range of computer security specialisms to provide ‘best of breed’ services performed by qualified and competent consultants.
Computer Crime Consultants has taken on some of the most difficult assignments known in IT security, building a substantial reputation among its peers in the process.
http://www.ccc-ltd.com   (140 words)

  
 CCIPS ENCRYPTION AND COMPUTER CRIME
A set of frequently asked questions (and answers) may be accesessed via the link below:
Her speech focused on the importance of interagency and state and federal law enforcement cooperation, as well as on the Department of Justice's policy position on encryption regulation.
It urged legislators to support a balanced approach that supports commercial and privacy interest while maintaining law enforcement's ability to investigate and prosecute serious crime.
http://www.cybercrime.gov/crypto.html   (1098 words)

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