Cybercrime and digital forensics – technologies and approaches

Abstract

This chapter deals with two key terms: cybercrime and digital (computer) forensics. The first part of the chapter introduces the term “cybercrime”, defines and explains the categories and the anatomy of different types of attacks as the main form of cybercrime and provides typical examples. In addition, some characteristic cybercrime statistics and trends, such as documented cases of cybercrime are presented. Creating an environment for today’s cybercrime prevention is also elaborated on. The second part of this chapter is related to digital forensics – the main procedure of digital crime scene investigation. Finally, this chapter deals with general methodology of computer forensics, forensic framework and process models.