
Cybercrime
An Encyclopedia of Digital Crime
Bloomsbury Academic USA (Publisher)
Published on 19. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
520 pages
979-8-7651-2967-8 (ISBN)
Description
This important reference work is an extensive resource for students who want to investigate the world of cybercrime or for those seeking further knowledge of specific attacks both domestically and internationally.
Cybercrime is characterized by criminal acts that take place in the borderless digital realm. It takes on many forms, and its perpetrators and victims are varied. From financial theft, destruction of systems, fraud, corporate espionage, and ransoming of information to the more personal, such as stalking and web-cam spying as well as cyberterrorism, this work covers the full spectrum of crimes committed via cyberspace.
This comprehensive encyclopedia covers the most noteworthy attacks while also focusing on the myriad issues that surround cybercrime. It includes entries on such topics as the different types of cyberattacks, cybercrime techniques, specific cybercriminals and cybercrime groups, and cybercrime investigations. This includes an unbiased examination of controversial topics such as Julian Assange's leak of secret documents to the public and Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
Cybercrime is characterized by criminal acts that take place in the borderless digital realm. It takes on many forms, and its perpetrators and victims are varied. From financial theft, destruction of systems, fraud, corporate espionage, and ransoming of information to the more personal, such as stalking and web-cam spying as well as cyberterrorism, this work covers the full spectrum of crimes committed via cyberspace.
This comprehensive encyclopedia covers the most noteworthy attacks while also focusing on the myriad issues that surround cybercrime. It includes entries on such topics as the different types of cyberattacks, cybercrime techniques, specific cybercriminals and cybercrime groups, and cybercrime investigations. This includes an unbiased examination of controversial topics such as Julian Assange's leak of secret documents to the public and Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
956 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-7651-2967-8 (9798765129678)
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Persons
Nancy E. Marion, PhD, is professor of political science and criminal justice at the University of Akron. She is author or coauthor of numerous books and journal articles.
Jason Twede, PhD, is assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology at Utah State University.
Jason Twede, PhD, is assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology at Utah State University.
Content
List of Entries
Introduction
Chronology
A-Z Entries
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
Chronology
A-Z Entries
Bibliography
Index