System Forensics, Investigation, and Response, 3rd Edition

Non-Access Computer Crimes

Non-access computer crimes are crimes that do not involve an attempt to actually access the target. For example, a virus or logic bomb does not require the attacker to attempt to hack into the target network. And denial of service attacks are designed to render the target unreachable by legitimate users, not to provide the attacker access to the site.

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Data piracy is frequently addressed via civil court rather than criminal. It is often a better option for the victim to sue the perpetrator rather than press criminal charges. This is one reason forensics is no longer just a law enforcement activity. There are ...