Cybercrime: An Encyclopedia Of Digital Crime 1

This important reference work is an extensive, up-to-date resource for students wanting to immerse themselves in 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. While objective in its approach, this book does not shy away from covering such relevant, controversial topics as Julian Assange and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. It also provides detailed information on all of the latest developments in this constantly evolving field. Features: • Includes an introductory overview essay that discusses all aspects of cybercrime—how it's defined, how it developed, and its massive expansion in recent years • Offers a wide array of entries regarding cybercrime and the many ways it can be committed • Explores the largest, most costly cyber attacks on a variety of victims, including corporations, governments, consumers, and individuals • Provides up-to-date information on the ever-evolving field of cybercrime This Important Reference Work Is An Extensive, Up-to-date Resource For Students Wanting To Immerse Themselves In 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 Cyber Terrorism, This Work Will Cover The Full Spectrum Of Crimes Committed Via Cyber Space. 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 Cyber Attacks, Cybercrime Techniques, Specific Cybercriminals And Cybercrime Groups, And Cybercrime Investigations. While Objective In Its Approach, This Book Does Not Shy Away From Covering Such Relevant, Controversial Topics As Julian Assange And Russian Interference In The United States 2016 Presidential Election. It Also Provides Detailed Information On All Of The Latest Developments In This Constantly Involving Field. Includes An Introductory Overview Essay That Discusses All Aspects Of Cybercrime--how It's Defined, How It Developed, And Its Massive Expansion In Recent Years Offers A Wide Array Of Entries Regarding Cybercrime And The Many Ways It Can Be Committed Explores The Largest, Most Costly Cyber Attacks On A Variety Of Victims Including Corporations, Governments, Consumers, And Individuals Provides Up-to-date Information On The Ever-evolving Field Of Cybercrime This important reference work is an extensive, up-to-date 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. While objective in its approach, this book does not shy away from covering such relevant, controversial topics as Julian Assange and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. It also provides detailed information on all of the latest developments in this constantly evolving field. 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. "This title has been through a marketing Launch Meeting and the information in this Transmittal form has been approved. This title has NOT been through a marketing Launch Meeting and the information in this Transmittal form has NOT been finalized"-- Provided by publisher Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 List of Entries......Page 8 Introduction......Page 12 Chronology......Page 18 A–Z Entries......Page 32 Bibliography......Page 490 Index......Page 496 About the Authors......Page 518