Computer Crime

BY: BRENT MILLER

What is Computer Crime?

Crime involving a computer and a network.• A computer may be used or targeted.

Divided into two categories:• Crimes targeting computers

directly.• Crimes aided by computer networks

or devices.

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The Two Types

Targets a Computer Network or Device• Malware• Computer Viruses

Aided by Computer Network or Device• Phishing scams• Fraud / Identity Theft• Cyberstalking

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Fight

Computer Crime

• A computer can be a source of evidence.• Even when its not directly used.

• Can still hold value to criminal investigators.

Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section• CCIPS• Combats computer and intellectual property crimes.• Worldwide organization• “The United States: Department of Justice”

• Works with:• Government, private sector, institutions, and foreign

counterparts.

Works Cited

• http://www.justice.gov/criminal/cybercrime/• http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/cyber/cyber• http://

www.treasury.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml#Computer• http://legal.practitioner.com/computer-crime/