Cybercrime

Cybercrime

Cybercrime

Cybercrime

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Overview

This concise volume takes care of two major issues at once; providing readers with a more worldwide view than American-centric information, and educating readers about cybercrime. This volume of essays from international sources explores the vulnerability of countries and people to cybercrime. Readers will explore cybercrime law worldwide, and take a look at the role of organized crime in cybercrime. They will also take a deep dive into cyber espionage and cyber terrorism. Countries and cultures that readers will learn about include South Africa, Singapore, Pakistan, China, Canada, Thailand, Australia, Russia, and the United Kingdom.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780737769067
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 10/26/2013
Series: Global Viewpoints Series
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 12.10(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range: 14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 9

Introduction 12

Chapter 1 Vulnerability to Cybercrime

1 Increased Internet Access in South Africa Makes It More Vulnerable to Cybercrime Charles Goredema 18

2 In Singapore, Young Adult Males Are Especially Vulnerable to Cybercrime Ellyne Phneah 25

3 Women Are Especially Vulnerable to Cybercrime in Pakistan Zofeen Ebrahim 30

4 Cybercrime Concerns Grow in China Kathrin Hille 35

5 Canadian Banks Look to Insurance to Decrease Vulnerability to Cybercrime John Greenwood 41

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 46

Chapter 2 Law and Cybercrime

1 Thailand's Cybercrime Law Stifles Freedom of Speech Lynette Lee Corporal 48

2 France's Cybercrime Laws May Threaten Internet Freedom Stefan Simons 54

3 Iraq's Cybercrime Law Stifles Freedom of Speech Human Rights Watch 60

4 Weak Ukrainian Laws Allow Cybercrime to Proliferate Yuriy Onyshkiv 73

5 Weak Laws in Nigeria Allow Cybercrime to Proliferate David Ashaolu 80

6 In Australia, Combating Cybercrime Should Begin by Supporting and Funding Existing Organizations Stilgherrian 95

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 101

Chapter 3 Organized Crime and Cybercrime

1 Russian Cybercrime Thrives as Soviet-Era Schools Spawn Hackers Anastasia Ustinova 103

2 Worldwide, Cybercrime Is Committed by Organized Crime Members, Not by Hackers John Leyden 109

3 In Mexico, Drag Cartels Are Moving into Cybercrime Infosec Institute 114

4 In India, Cybercrime Is Becoming Increasingly Organized and Professional Priyanka Joshi 124

5 Eastern European Organized Cybercrime Rings Prey on Victims Worldwide Brian Krebs 128

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 138

Chapter 4 Cyber Espionage and Cyberterrorism

1 Worldwide, State-Supported Cyber Espionage Is a Growing Danger 140

Economist

2 The United States and Israel Launched a Cyber Attack upon Iran Joby Warrick 152

3 Tibetan Exiles May Be the Target of Chinese Cyber Espionage 158

Information Warfare Monitor

4 The United Kingdom May Be Targeted by Cyberterrorists Imran Awan 173

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 186

For Further Discussion 187

Organizations to Contact 188

Bibliography of Books 192

Index 195

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