Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Akhgar, Babak. 
Cyber crime and cyber terrorism investigator's handbook / Babak Akhgar, Francesca Bosco,
Andrew Staniforth.
pages 
cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Computer crimes–Investigation. 2. Cyberterrorism–Investigation. 3. Computer crimes–
Investigation–Case studies. 4 Cyberterrorism–Investigation–Case studies. I. Bosco, Francesca 
II. Staniforth, Andrew. III. Title.
HV8079.C65A37 2014
363.25'968–dc23
2014017880
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ISBN: 978-0-12-800743-3
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Acknowledgments
The editors wish to thank the multidisciplinary team of experts who have contributed 
to this book, sharing their knowledge and experience. Thanks are also extended to 
Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE QC for supporting this work. We would also like to take 
this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of the team at CENTRIC (Centre 
of excellence in terrorism, resilience, intelligence, and organized crime research, at 
Sheffield Hallam University) and for the support provided by West Yorkshire Police, 
the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire, and the United 
Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI).
And finally, we express our gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Eleanor Lockley. 
Her contribution and dedication has made this edited volume possible.
We would particularly like to acknowledge the following organizations and indi-
viduals for their support:
Sheffield Hallam University
West Yorkshire Police
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

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Endorsements
“This authoritative volume provides all security practitioners with a trusted reference 
and resource to guide them through the complexities of investigating cyber crime and 
cyber terrorism.”