ABSTRACT
Precise statistics on the number of computer crimes that occur and the revenue loss caused by these criminals is impossible to know for several reasons. First, most computer crimes go undetected. Second, few computer crimes are ever reported to authorities (Standler, 2002). Policing in cyberspace is very di¥cult, especially because the sophistication of these cyber criminals has greatly increased. ›ese criminals have many tools at their disposal; most crimes occur through the use of anonymous re-mailers, the use of encryption devices, and the accessing of third-party systems, making it di¥cult for law enforcement to nd and prosecute the perpetrator (Furnell, 2002; Grabosky & Smith, 2001; Yar, 2005). ›e damages that these cyber criminals cause-and will cause in the future-have been underestimated by the general population.
