Crime Online

In light of the global reach of modern technology, it is critical that researchers explore the complex effects of computer technology on human behavior and the intersection of real world and virtual experiences. Crime Online uses unique reviews and data to provide detailed criminological explorations of multiple forms of cybercrime, including fraud, hacking, and sex crimes. This text also includes a comprehensive exploration of cyberterrorism and activism in online environments. The law enforcement and policy responses to cybercrimes at the local, state, and federal level are also discussed in detail. This work provides practical policy discussions that will benefit academics, law enforcement, legal counsel, and students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The fifth edition includes four new chapters highlighting the challenges posed by cybercrimes and technology. One explores the general public's conception of cybercrimes, while another examines the range of offenses targeting children in virtual spaces. Another assesses the extent to which dating apps are affecting the risk of different forms of interpersonal crime on and offline. The last new chapter highlights the difficulties and limitations inherent in the police response to cybercrimes. These revisions extend the scope of the fifth edition and make it an extremely valuable text for cybercrime scholars and students alike.