Emerging Digital Forensics Applications for Crime Detection, Prevention, and Security

Book excerpt: The revolutionary way in which modern technologies have enabled us to exchange information with ease has led to the emergence of interdisciplinary research in digital forensics and investigations, which aims to combat the abuses of computer technologies. Emerging Digital Forensics Applications for Crime Detection, Prevention, and Security presents various digital crime and forensic disciplines that use electronic devices and software for crime prevention and detection. This book provides theoretical and empirical research articles and case studies for a broad range of academic readers as well as professionals, industry consultants, and practitioners involved in the use, design, and development of techniques related to digital forensics and investigation.