ABSTRACT

The rapid development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) over recent years has resulted in the recent migration of Organized Crime (OC) and Terrorist Networks (TN) to the cyber domain with the consequent introduction of new cybercrime scenarios. As a result, the dimensions of criminal activities have become wider and more challenging from an investigative point of view. This chapter aims to provide an overview of the role of ICT in the context of organized cybercrime and terrorist networks by highlighting emergent scenarios which have been enabled. Furthermore, the chapter offers information on preventive approaches in this constantly growing area of criminal activity.