Crime Files: Books on Computer Crime Investigation

Computer Crime or Cybercrime seems to be one of the fastest growing crime areas today. With computers seemingly 'taking over the world', its got to be expected. We've listed here a host of books on computer crime, forensic computing, hacking and the like. If you're interested in reading about computer crime investigation, you'll find these books a valuable resource.

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	Forensic Computing : A Practitioner's Guide (Practitioner Series) by Tony Sammes, Brian Jenkinson, A. J. Sammes Paperback: 294 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.78 x 9.22 x 6.10 Publisher: Springer Verlag; ISBN: 1852332999; 1st edition (October 2000)
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Book Description In this book, Tony Sammes and Brian Jenkinson (both acknowledged authorities in this field), show how information held in computer systems can be recovered and how it may be deliberately hidden or subverted for criminal purposes. Forensic Computing: A Practitioner's Guide is illustrated by plenty of case studies and worked examples, and will help practitioners and students gain a clear understanding of:- how to recover information from computer systems in such a way as to ensure that its integrity cannot be challenged and that it will be accepted as admissible evidence in court - the principles involved in password protection and data encryption - the evaluation procedures used in circumventing these safeguards - the particular legal issues associated with computer-generated evidence and how to ensure admissibility of such evidence.

	Digital Evidence and Computer Crime by Eoghan Casey Hardcover: 279 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.80 x 9.95 x 7.63 Publisher: Academic Press; ISBN: 012162885X; 1st edition (March 15, 2000)
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Book Description Digital evidence-evidence that is stored on or transmitted by computers-can play a major role in a wide range of crimes. Though an increasing number of criminals are using computers and computer networks, few investigators are well-versed in the evidentiary, technical, and legal issues related to digital evidence. As a result, the evidence is often overlooked, collected incorrectly, and analysed ineffectively. The aim of this hands-on resource is to educate students and professionals in the law enforcement, forensic science, computer security, and legal communities about how to collect and analyse the evidence correctly. Digital Evidence and Computer Crime explains how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence. The accompanying CD-ROM contains simulated cases that integrate many of the topics covered in the text. KEY FEATURES: * Includes CD-ROM multimedia appendix with simulated cases and links to forensic resources * Provides a thorough explanation of how computers and networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence * Offers readers information about relevant legal issues * Features coverage of the abuse of computer networks and privacy and security issues on computer networks.

	Investigating Computer- Related Crime A Handbook For Corporate Investigators by Peter Stephenson Hardcover: 328 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.94 x 9.59 x 6.48 Publisher: CRC Press; ISBN: 0849322189; (September 28, 1999)
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Book Description Written by an experienced information security specialist, this book is tailored especially for corporate information professionals and investigators to provide a step-by-step approach to understanding and investigating security problems as well as offering technical and legal information, and computer forensic techniques. It discusses the nature of cyber crime, its impact in the 21st century, its investigation and the difficulties encountered by both public law enforcement officials and private investigators. By detailing an investigation and providing helpful case studies, this book offers insights into collecting and preserving evidence interrogating suspects and witnesses handling the crime in progress and, issues in involving the authorities. This book offers valuable information on using the forensic utilities for preserving evidence and searching for hidden information in the process of devising solutions to computer related crime.

	Scene of the Cybercrime: Computer Forensics Handbook by Debra Littlejohn Shinder Paperback: 512 pages Publisher: Syngress Media Inc; ISBN: 1931836655; (August 10, 2002)
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Book Description The goal of SCENE OF THE CYBERCRIME is to bring the worlds of law enforcement and IT professionals together, to show both how they can — and must — unite against, detect, and prosecute those who use modern technology to harm individuals, companies, and society. Written by a former police officer and current networking security consultant, the book will help IT pros and law enforcement specialists understand both their own and each other's roles, and why an organized, cooperative effort is necessary to win the fight against this new type of crime.

	Computer Forensics: Computer Crime Scene Investigation by John R. Vacca Paperback: 731 pages Publisher: Charles River Media; ISBN: 1584500182; 1st edition (May 2002)
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Book Description Terrorist attacks are no longer relegated to airports and federal buildings. Using personal computers as their weapons, hackers and criminals (some only 11 years old) have attacked the Internet, government agencies, financial companies, small businesses, and credit card accounts of unsuspecting individuals. This book/CD package provides a complete overview of computer forensics from its definition to "crime scene investigation," seizure of data, determining the "fingerprints" of the crime, and tracking down the criminal. The book focuses on "solving the crime" rather than information security. KEY FEATURES * Comprehensive overview of the subject from definitions to data recovery techniques to auditing methods to terrorist cyber-attacks * Case studies and vignettes of actual computer crimes * Selected Topics: Computer Forensics Fundamentals; Data Recovery; Evidence Collection And Data Seizure; Duplication And Preservation Of Digital Evidence; Electronic Evidence Reconstructing Past Events; Deterrence through Attacker ID; Destruction of e-mail; Is the US Government Prepared for Information Warfare; The Dark World of the Cyber Underground; Protection against Random Terrorist Information Warfare Tactics; The Cyber Foot Print and Criminal Tacking; The Individual Exposed; Case Studies and Vignettes * CD includes tools, presentations, and demos of the latest computer forensics software, including partition images from The Forensic Challenge.

	Computer Forensics and Privacy (Artech House Computer Security Series) by Michael A. Caloyannides Hardcover: 394 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.22 x 9.35 x 6.37 Publisher: Artech House; ISBN: 1580532837; (December 2001)
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From the Back Cover Computer Forensics and Privacy delivers a comprehensive treatment of the threats to data confidentiality posed both by the emerging field of computer forensics and by connecting a computer to the Internet. It is a valuable resource for IT professionals in private businesses and government organizations, lawyers and law enforcement professionals, and the typical personal computer user. This unique resource provides critical information that helps you: Identify the specific areas where sensitive and potentially incriminating data is hiding in personal computers, and explains how to go about truly removing this data Install operating systems and application software that will help to minimize the possibility of security compromises Ensure computers that are connected to the Internet are protected from malicious mobile code and the new fashion of "adware/spyware" Detect whether advanced investigative tools, such as keystroke storing and relaying hardware and software, are in use in a computer Other key topics include the pitfalls of encryption and how to use it effectively, the practical aspects of online anonymity, and the current legal issues that pertain to the use of computers. Over 70 illustrations emphasize major points throughout the book.

	Cyber Crime Investigator's Field Guide by Bruce Middleton Paperback: 360 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.82 x 9.98 x 7.06 Publisher: CRC Press; ISBN: 0849311926; 1st edition (November 28, 2001)
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Book Description Long gone are the days when a computer took up an entire room. Now we have computers at home, laptops that travel just about anywhere, and data networks that allow us to transmit information from virtually any location in a timely and efficient manner. What have these advancements brought us? Another arena for criminal activity. If someone wants to focus and target something, more than likely they will obtain what they want. We shouldn't expect it to be any different in cyberspace. Cyber Crime Field Handbook provides the details of investigating computer crime from soup to nuts. It covers everything from what to do upon arrival at the scene until the investigation is complete, including chain of evidence. You get easy access to information such as: Questions to ask the client Steps to follow when you arrive at the client's site Procedures for collecting evidence Details on how to use various evidence collection and analysis tools How to recover lost passwords or documents that are password protected Commonly asked questions with appropriate answer Recommended reference materials A case study to see the computer forensic tools in action Commonly used UNIX/Linux commands Port number references for various services and applications Computer forensic software tools commands synopsis Attack signatures *Cisco PIX firewall commands We now have software and hardware to protect our data communication systems. We have laws that provide law enforcement more teeth to take a bite out of cyber crime. Now we need to combine understanding investigative techniques and technical knowledge of cyberspace. That's what this book does. Cyber Crime Field Handbook provides the investigative framework, a knowledge of how cyberspace really works, and the tools to investigate cyber crime…tools that tell you the who, where, what, when, why, and how.

	Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation: Forensic Tools & Technology by Eoghan Casey (Editor) Paperback: 448 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.95 x 9.56 x 6.74 Publisher: Academic Press; ISBN: 0121631036; 1st edition (October 15, 2001)
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Book Description Following on the success of his introductory text, Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Eoghan Casey brings together the specialized knowledge of a few top experts to create the first detailed guide for professionals who are already familiar with digital evidence. The Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation helps readers master the forensic analysis of computer systems with a three-part approach covering tools, technology, and case studies. The Tools section provides the details on leading hardware and software programs-such as EnCase, Dragon, and ForensiX-with each chapter written by that product's creator. The section ends with an objective comparison of the strengths and limitations of each tool. The main Technology section provides the technical "how to" information for collecting and analysing digital evidence in common situations, starting with computers, moving on to networks, and culminating with embedded systems. The Case Examples section gives readers a sense of the technical, legal, and practical challenges that arise in real computer investigations.

	The Fugitive Game: Online With Kevin Mitnick by Jonathan Littman Paperback: 416 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.11 x 8.18 x 5.52 Publisher: Little Brown & Co (Pap); ISBN: 0316528692; (January 1997)
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Book Description The Fugitive Game introduces Kevin Mitnick moments before the fugitive hacker surrenders himself to FBI agents who have located him with the help of the so-called cybersleuth, Tsutomu Shimomura. The prologue to Jonathan Littman's book kicks off with the epic climax that came to tantalize movie producers and video game designers and launch magazine covers worldwide. However, this is not another version of Takedown. The Fugitive Game is a compelling, journalistic look at the events that led up to the capture of Kevin Mitnick, and no portion of the folklore surrounding the case is left untouched by the book's critical eye. The real gold of this volume comes from the nearly 200 pages of conversations with Kevin Mitnick himself, most of which were transcribed while he was fleeing from the law. Over the course of Mitnick's flight from justice, Littman documents and examines the public transformation of Mitnick into Public Enemy Number One, mostly through the efforts of the New York Times writer John Markoff. Markoff's involvement in the eventual capture of Mitnick by Shimomura is also scrutinized at length. Littman even questions the now-legendary Christmas Day break-in of Shimomura's computer, citing reports that the "IP spoofing technique," which Markoff claimed was so ingenious, was in fact a well-known method of gaining access to systems for years. This is a brilliant look at a compelling individual and also the manufacturing of media events and the inept efforts of law enforcement to prepare for the next wave of high-tech crime.

	Incident Response: Investigating Computer Crime by Chris Prosise, Kevin Mandia Paperback: 512 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.25 x 9.10 x 7.36 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; ISBN: 0072131829; (June 21, 2001)
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Amazon.com A strong system of defences will save your systems from falling victim to published and otherwise uninventive attacks, but even the most heavily defended system can be cracked under the right conditions. Incident Response aims to teach you how to determine when an attack has occurred or is underway--they're often hard to spot--and show you what to do about it. Authors Kevin Mandia and Chris Prosise favour a tools- and procedures-centric approach to the subject, thereby distinguishing this book from others that catalogue particular attacks and methods for dealing with each one. The approach is more generic, and therefore better suited to dealing with newly emerging attack techniques. Anti-attack procedures are presented with the goal of identifying, apprehending, and successfully prosecuting attackers. The advice on carefully preserving volatile information, such as the list of processes active at the time of an attack, is easy to follow. The book is quick to endorse tools, the functionalities of which are described so as to inspire creative applications. Information on bad-guy behavior is top quality as well, giving readers knowledge of how to interpret logs and other observed phenomena. Mandia and Prosise don't--and can't--offer a foolproof guide to catching crackers in the act, but they do offer a great "best practices" guide to active surveillance.

	The Watchman: The Twisted Life and Crimes of Serial Hacker Kevin Poulsen by Jonathan Littman, Roger Donald (Editor) Hardcover: 289 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.01 x 9.61 x 6.31 Publisher: Little Brown & Company; ISBN: 0316528579; (February 1997)
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Amazon.com As entertaining and compelling as The Fugitive Game, The Watchman details the story of Kevin Poulsen, the notorious hacker and phreaker who became the first computer criminal in America to be charged with espionage. The weird chaotic story begins with Kevin's childhood love of telephones and leads through tales of hacking, break-ins, celebrity stalking, and so much more. The exploits are mind-boggling, the characters wild and beyond eccentric, and the storytelling is frenetic. The cast of characters is familiar. In addition to Poulsen, there is friend and accomplice Ron Austin and all- around shady character Eric Heinz (AKA, Justin Peterson, Agent Steal), who eventually helped the FBI set up Kevin Mitnick during the last days of his parole. The three form a sceptical alliance--breaking into Pacific Bell offices, rigging radio contests, and even running a hi-tech call-girl service. Littman presents Kevin Poulsen both critically and sympathetically. It is clear throughout that Poulsen is a criminal and, unlike much of the hacker community, often profits from his adventures. It is uncertain, however, whether he deserves the punishment that is handed down by the United States government. Once again, Littman raises important social, legal, and ethical questions surrounding the case--many of which must remain unanswered. This is a book for everyone, from the tech-head to the lay person, and details the subject matter in both a captivating and intelligent fashion. A page-turner that is as complicated as its subject, The Watchman portrays Poulsen with refreshing clarity and appropriate criticisms.


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