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person or even an agency to master. In this context, decision makers with wisdom and foresight will
consider policies, which take into account deterrence and prevention, cooperative eff orts and training
to meet the paradigm created by the new technology.
Prevention—Although controversial, policy makers will quickly understand that their agencies
cannot address every instance of cyber crime. is makes a consideration of prevention
important.
Selective investigation and prosecution of cyber criminals who perpetrate particular forms of
cyber crime may have a prophylactic eff ect. In fact, this activity can be in the criminal system—but
it can also take place in civil ...