Intro to Cybercrime

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The course covers the evolution of cybercrimes, and the evolution of the laws used to prosecute those who commit them. We will examine the fact-patterns of significant cybercrimes that have occurred in modern history, including notable prosecutions in hacking, illegal enterprise, and child exploitation. We will explore the (current) categories of cybercrimes and delve into the crimes that did not exist prior to the proliferation of the personal computer. We will explain the role of digital evidence in these prosecutions and we will also look closely at the laws (both at the federal and state levels) that are used to hold cybercriminals accountable.