1 Book Cover Here PART D THE INFLUENCE AND IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY Criminal Investigation: A Method for Reconstructing the Past, 7 th Edition Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

2 Book Cover Here Chapter 11 THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON CRIME INVESTIGATION Criminal Investigation: A Method for Reconstructing the Past, 7 th Edition Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

3 Technology Forensic science advancements Communication Supplements interviews and interrogation Knowledge management (e.g., computerized records systems) Surveillance equipment (e.g., night vision, drones) Search technology (e.g., Google, social media) Need for continuing education and training (e.g., specialized knowledge) Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

4 Categories of Cybercriminal Activities Cases in which technology is integral to commission of a crime Cases in which technology is used to commit a crime Cases in which technology is used as an incidental aspect of a crime Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

5 Common Types of Cyber-Crime Child pornography and exploitation Economic related, mail and wire, and telecommunications fraud Cyberstalking Extortion and Gambling Identity, software, and data theft Illegal drug activity Intellectual property crimes Money laundering and counterfeiting Prostitution Terrorism Transporting stolen property Electronic sabotage Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

6 Legal Issues Home Computers Workplace Computers Internet Service Providers Chat Rooms and Social Networking Web Sites Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

7 Chat Rooms and Social Networking Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn Advantages and challenges Law enforcement agencies use chat rooms as a means of identifying potential criminal activities, especially child abuse Avoid entrapment Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

8 Investigating High-Tech and IT Crime Economic Crimes – Fraud, Embezzlement, and Identity Theft Computer Hacking / Cracking and Sabotage Illegal Drug Activity Terrorism Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

9 Child Pornography and Exploitation Users may also be pedophiles who are active in recruiting children for photos or using chat rooms to entice children to meet them Investigators study the way in which young people communicate on the Internet Sex offenders’ photos may be posted on the Internet as a means of providing citizens with information about potential threats Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

10 Stalking and Harassment “A course of conduct that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear” Anonymous individuals Use ISPs to access information about the sender Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

11 Cyber-Crime Investigation and the Electronic Crime Scene Documentation Needs – Observe and document the physical scene – Document the condition and location of the computer system, including power source – Identify and document related electronic components that will not be collected – Photograph the entire scene (360°) to create a visual record Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved

12 Conclusion Cyber-crime Investigation Concerns – Keep a futures perspective – Cyber-criminals pose a major threat to financial and business corporations – Be aware of national, international, and global issues – Stay up-to-date! Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved