Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace
by Todd Shipley, Art Bowker and Nick Selby
Syngress | December 2013 | ISBN-10: 0124078176 | PDF | 352 pages | 31.4 mb
http://www.amazon.com/Investigating-Internet-Crimes-Introduction-Cyberspace/dp/0124078176
Written by experts on the frontlines, Investigating Internet Crimes provides seasoned and new investigators with the background and tools they need to investigate crime occurring in the online world. This invaluable guide provides step-by-step instructions for investigating Internet crimes, including locating, interpreting, understanding, collecting, and documenting online electronic evidence to benefit investigations.
Cybercrime is the fastest growing area of crime as more criminals seek to exploit the speed, convenience and anonymity that the Internet provides to commit a diverse range of criminal activities. Today's online crime includes attacks against computer data and systems, identity theft, distribution of child pornography, penetration of online financial services, using social networks to commit crimes, and the deployment of viruses, botnets, and email scams such as phishing. Symantec's 2012 Norton Cybercrime Report stated that the world spent an estimated $110 billion to combat cybercrime, an average of nearly $200 per victim.
Law enforcement agencies and corporate security officers around the world with the responsibility for enforcing, investigating and prosecuting cybercrime are overwhelmed, not only by the sheer number of crimes being committed but by a lack of adequate training material. This book provides that fundamental knowledge, including how to properly collect and document online evidence, trace IP addresses, and work undercover.
- Provides step-by-step instructions on how to investigate crimes online
- Covers how new software tools can assist in online investigations
- Discusses how to track down, interpret, and understand online electronic evidence to benefit investigations
- Details guidelines for collecting and documenting online evidence that can be presented in court
About the Authors
Todd G. Shipley is a retired Detective Sergeant with over 30 years of law enforcement and civilian experience performing and teaching Internet and digital forensic investigations, speaking internationally, has authored books and articles in the field and holds the Patent for Online Evidence Collection.
Art Bowker, an award winning author, has over 27 years experience in law enforcement/corrections and is recognized as an expert in managing cyber-risk in offender populations.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Internet Crime ................... 1
CHAPTER 2 Internet Criminals ...................... 21
CHAPTER 3 How the Internet Works........................ 41
CHAPTER 4 Collecting Legally Defensible Online Evidence....... 69
CHAPTER 5 Documenting Online Evidence............................... 99
CHAPTER 6 Using Online Investigative Tools ......................... 131
CHAPTER 7 Online Digital Officer Safety ............................... 149
CHAPTER 8 Tracing IP Addresses Through the Internet .......... 171
CHAPTER 9 Working Unseen on the Internet.......................... 211
CHAPTER 10 Cover Operations on the Internet......................... 233
CHAPTER 11 Conducting Reactive and Proactive Internet nvestigations................ 253
CHAPTER 12 Internet Resources for Locating Evidence............ 269
CHAPTER 13 Investigating Websites and Webpages ................ 293
CHAPTER 14 Investigating Social Networking Sites................. 315
CHAPTER 15 Investigating Methods of Communication ............ 345
CHAPTER 16 Detection and Prevention of Internet Crimes........ 375
CHAPTER 17 Putting It All Together ....................... 401
CHAPTER 18 Epilogue .......................... 411
Appendices...........................413
Index ..................461
