In addition, the book describes techniques used to commit Internet crimes, what can be done about them, and what challenges the future may hold. Drawing on decades of experience in high technology and Internet crime investigations, the authors discuss real world problems and solutions for technical and non-technical professionals and the Internet's role in information warfare, and they analyze actual Internet crime cases. The book also covers computer threats and protective measures, the impact of the Internet on organizations and individuals in both businesses and government agencies, the evolution of technological crimes from the 1970's to the present, future risks associated with the Internet, targets of Internet-based criminals, techniques used to obtain information via the Internet, and security precautions to follow when using the Internet. Appendixes provide supplemental information on computer security procedures and issues. References, notes, and figures