High Technology Crime

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This paper examines how the last decade of the past century has opened up an almost unbelievable world for the ordinary citizens of the world and how the internet has connected people and businesses across the globe. It looks at how this new-world of computers and high technology has created a virtual wonderland for criminals and how a new wave of crime has evolved involving computer hackers, computer viruses, identity theft, e-mail fraud and countless other high-tech crimes. It also discusses how the advent of technology has allowed for ease of maintaining order over high-tech transgressions with such developments as instantaneous court transcripts and global satellite monitoring to keep track of probationers.

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"High-tech crime is a global problem, crossing the boundaries of countries around the world and making it difficult for law enforcement to find the source. The European Union has been taking steps during the last few years to "fight harmful and illegal content on the Internet, to protect intellectual property and personal data, to promote electronic commerce and the use of electronic signatures and to enhance the security of transactions" (EU pg). Agencies in the United States and Europe are setting up communication networks that will enable countries to share vital information regarding cyber-crime. EU Commissioner for Justice and Home Affairs considers cyber-crime a main priority to "establish an area of freedom, security and justice in Europe" (EU pg).
The Federal Bureau of Investigation provides links on its web site for consumers to report Internet fraud, as well as other consumer protection web sites that provide information regarding fraud protection (Internet pg)."

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