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Defining Computer Crime
Types of Computer-Related Offenses|
This Article tracks developments in computer related criminal law and legal literature, analyzes federal, state, and international approaches to computer crime legislation and enforcement, and reviews recent developments in these areas. Section I defines computer crime, discusses the different forms it can take, and explores the extent of this problem. Section II describes the federal statutes used for prosecuting Internet crimes and analyzes their defenses, sentencing, and enforcement strategies. Section III treats state approaches to combatting computer crime and the resulting federalism issues. Section IV addresses international approaches. Finally, Section V tracks emerging issues, including data encryption.
