Cyber Fraud

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Cyber Fraud

Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Forensic science Knowledge management Production and quality control management Digital and information technologies: Legal aspects Computer security Network management Computer science

Author: Rick Howard

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Language: English

Published by: Auerbach Publications

Published on: 23rd April 2009

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040078617


Cyber Crime and Its Evolution

With millions lost each year, cyber crime has evolved from a minor nuisance to a major concern involving well-organized actors and highly sophisticated organizations. Arguably one of the most important challenges of the 21st century, with millions lost each year, cyber crime has evolved from a minor nuisance to a major concern involving well-organized actors and highly sophisticated organizations.

Threats in the Cyber Fraud Underground

This volume explores the state of threats present in the cyber fraud underground. It discusses phishing/pharming, trojans/toolkits, direct threats, and pump-and-dump scams.

Understanding Cyber Criminals

By examining the operations of the cyber criminal, the book provides perspective into the general incentives, risks, and behavioral patterns of the fraudsters.

Developing Countermeasures

Armed with this information, organizations and individuals are better able to develop countermeasures and craft tactics to disrupt the fraud underground and secure their systems.

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