1. Written by experts on the frontlines, this book provides both seasoned and new
investigators with the background and tools they need to get the job done.
KEY FEATURES
• Provides step-by-step instructions on how to investigate crimes online
• Covers how new software tools can assist in online investigations
• Discusses how to track down, interpret, and understand online electronic evidence to benefit
investigations
• Details guidelines for collecting and documenting online evidence that can be presented in
court
DESCRIPTION
Written by experts on the frontlines, Investigating Internet Crimes provides seasoned and new
investigators with the background and tools they need to investigate crime occurring in the online
world. This invaluable guide provides step-by-step instructions for investigating Internet crimes,
including locating, interpreting, understanding, collecting, and documenting online electronic
evidence to benefit investigations.
Cybercrime is the fastest growing area of crime as more criminals seek to exploit the speed,
convenience and anonymity that the Internet provides to commit a diverse range of criminal
activities. Today's online crime includes attacks against computer data and systems, identity theft,
distribution of child pornography, penetration of online financial services, using social networks to
commit crimes, and the deployment of viruses, botnets, and email scams such as phishing.
Symantec's 2012 Norton Cybercrime Report stated that the world spent an estimated $110 billion
to combat cybercrime, an average of nearly $200 per victim.
Law enforcement agencies and corporate security officers around the world with the responsibility
for enforcing, investigating and prosecuting cybercrime are overwhelmed, not only by the sheer
number of crimes being committed but by a lack of adequate training material. This book provides
that fundamental knowledge, including how to properly collect and document online evidence,
trace IP addresses, and work undercover.
Investigating Internet Crimes
An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace
Todd Shipley, retired Detective Sergeant with over 30 years of law
enforcement and civilian experience performing and teaching Internet and
digital forensic investigations.
Art Bowker, has over 28 years experience in law enforcement/corrections
and is an expert in managing cyber-risk in offender populations.
ISBN: 978-0-12-407817-8
PUB DATE: November 2013
LIST PRICE: $49.95
FORMAT: Paperback
PAGES: c. 480
TRIM: 7.5w x 9.25h
AUDIENCE
Digital investigators, law
enforcement personnel, private
investigators, DoD, intelligence
agencies and attorneys
COMPUTING
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction to Internet Crime
Chapter 2 Internet Criminals
Chapter 3 How the Internet Works
Chapter 4 Collecting Legally Defensible Online Evidence
Chapter 5 Documenting Online Evidence
Chapter 6 Using Online Investigative Tools
Chapter 7 Online Digital Officer Safety
Chapter 8 Tracing IP Addresses Through the Internet
Chapter 9 Working Unseen on the Internet
Chapter 10 Covert Operations on the Internet
Chapter 11 Conducting Reactive and Proactive Internet Investigations
Chapter 12 Internet Resources for Locating Evidence
Chapter 13 Investigating Websites and Webpages
Chapter 14 Investigating Social Networking Sites
Chapter 15 Investigating Methods of Communication
Chapter 16 Detection and Prevention of Internet Crimes
Chapter 17 Putting it all together
Chapter 18 Conclusion
Appendices and Resources
What do Other Experts Have to Say about Investigating Internet Crimes?
“This book offers the most comprehensive, and understandable account of cybercrime currently available to all
different skill levels of investigators. It is suitable for novices and instructors, across the full spectrum of digital
investigations and will appeal to both advanced and new criminal investigators. It will no doubt become a must
have text for any law enforcement or corporate investigator’s investigative library.” Larry D. Johnson, Current CEO
at Castleworth Global LLC, Former Chief Security Officer at Genworth Financial and Special Agent in Charge,
Criminal Investigative Division, USSS, Retired.
“At last….. Informed, pragmatic guidance from two highly experienced professionals who have actually spent time
on the front line, not just the classroom. This book is relevant for practitioners working in both law enforcement
and within business – every aspiring cyber investigator should have a copy.” Neal Ysart, Director First August Ltd
“Cyber-crime, internet fraud, online predators…we think they’re being addressed until we become the victims.
Today’s law enforcement is ill-prepared to address against national security, let alone against our law-abiding
citizens. Todd Shipley and Art Bowker are able to communicate what law enforcement responders need to know
before they get the call – the information in this book must become a mandatory reference for law enforcement
agencies everywhere.” Jim Deal, United States Secret Service (Ret.) and original Supervisor of the San Francisco
USSS Electronic Crimes Task Force