ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the evolving relationship between information technology and its technology-specific modes of harm and criminality. Part of the challenge of examining cyber-dependent crimes is that the domain itself gives rise to variations in the use of terminology. The coverage predates a whole range of topics that one would now consider fundamental to the topic of cybercrime, and the wider threat landscape. The chapter focuses on the subset of cyber-dependent crimes. One of the factors contributing to the inconsistency of the terminology and vocabulary is the dynamic nature of the domain. The problem posed by malicious software – as traditionally represented by viruses, worms, and Trojan horses – provides a good illustration of the changing nature of the cyber-dependent threats. The most significant development in terms of amplifying the potential impact of the problem was when malware strains emerged that started to leverage one's Internet connectivity.
