Cyber Crime: Vandalising the Information Society

Cyber Crime: Vandalising the Information Society

by StevenFurnell (Author)

Synopsis

This book seeks to explore the problem of cybercrime, which is a continual and increasing threat to the information society. The author presents the hacker culture and also considers hacktivism and cyberterrorism; the trend towards hiring hackers to test systems; the role of hacking in next-generation warfare; and today's most important countermeasures.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 1
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Published: 06 Dec 2001

ISBN 10: 0201721597
ISBN 13: 9780201721591

Author Bio
Steven Furnellleads the Network Research Group at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, and has been researching computer security issues for over nine years. A member of the IEEE, he frequently reviews articles on Internet and security issues for several leading international journals. He recently advised the London Science Museum on its new cybercrime exhibit.