Introduction to computer fraud — Part 1
Gerald L. Kovacich · Computer Fraud & Security · 1999
We sometimes get so involved in the details and technicalities of a topic that we often make it more complicated than it is. Computer fraud is just such a topic. So, every once in a while, we should go back to the basics, the baseline. By doing so, it is hoped that this will help ensure that our anti-fraud programs are focused on the right targets and have the right objectives. To successfully deal with computer fraud, one must understand our information age, global business environment, what is meant by computer fraud, who and what are the threats, and how to mitigate those threats. That is the purpose of this article.