Technology and Cybercrime
Thomas J. Holt, Adam M. Bossler, Kathryn C. Seigfried‐Spellar · 2017
This chapter explains how technology has affected human behavior and identifies the difference between digital natives and digital immigrants. It discusses the some ways in which technology can be abused by individuals. The chapter provides a subculture and their role in offending behaviors and identifies the differences between cyberdeviance, cybercrime, and cyberterror. It provides interesting insights into the challenges posed by cybercrime investigations that cross national boundaries. The proliferation of technology in modern society has had a massive impact on human behavior. Since technology may be used both as a communications medium and a target for attacks against digital targets and infrastructure, it is vital to delineate what constitutes the abuse and misuse of technology. Tablets, music players, and various other devices can be connected to the Internet and provide some evidence of an individual&s;s behaviors. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.