Chapter 1. Cyber Crime and Cyber Criminals 101
“Never underestimate the time, expense, and effort an opponent will expend to break a code.” | ||
| --Robert Morris | ||
About this Chapter
Before I begin discussing insider threats, I want to provide a general overview of cyber crime. This chapter will provide background on the motives, markets, perpetrators, and techniques related to cyber crime. For some, this chapter may be a refresher on cyber criminals and their means of profit; for others, this is an opportunity for exposure to a comprehensive examination of cyber crime. I will cover insider threats explicitly starting in chapter two.
Computer Dependence and Internet Growth
The security threatscape has changed significantly. While the Internet was once a ...
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