Chapter 1. Facing the Cybercrime Problem Head-On

Topics we'll investigate in this chapter:

▪ Defining Cybercrime
▪ Categorizing Cybercrime
▪ Reasons for Cybercrimes
▪ Fighting Cybercrime
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Introduction

Today we live and work in a world of global connectivity. We can exchange casual conversation or conduct multimillion-dollar monetary transactions with people on the other side of the planet quickly and inexpensively. The proliferation of personal computers, easy access to the Internet, and a booming market for related new communications devices have changed the way we spend our leisure time and the way we do business.
The ways in which criminals commit crimes are also changing. Universal digital accessibility opens new ...

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