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1. Cybercrime: Introduction, Motivation and Methods

Authors : Mohamed Chawki, Ashraf Darwish, Mohammad Ayoub Khan, Sapna Tyagi

Published in: Cybercrime, Digital Forensics and Jurisdiction

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Advancements in modern technology have helped countries to develop and expand their communication networks, enabling faster and easier networking and information exchange. In less than two decades, the internet has grown from a curiosity to an essential element of modern life for millions. In addition to the socio-economic benefits, there is no doubt about computer technology and the internet that enhances the capabilities of human interaction. But somewhere the growth of global connectivity is inherent to cybercrime. Table 1.1 illustrates some interesting facts about the usage of ICT.

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Footnotes
2
Ibid.
 
3
Ibid.
 
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Metadata
Title
Cybercrime: Introduction, Motivation and Methods
Authors
Mohamed Chawki
Ashraf Darwish
Mohammad Ayoub Khan
Sapna Tyagi
Copyright Year
2015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15150-2_1

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