A Criminologist's Perspective on the Implications of Criminological Research for Policies and Practices Aimed at Addressing Hacking and Malware Infection
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Publication Date
7-19-2013
Publication Title
Hackers and Hacking: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
ISBN
9781610692762
Abstract
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the phenomenon of hacking from a multidisciplinary perspective that addresses the social and technological aspects of this unique activity as well as its impact.
• Documents how computer hacking fits into various forms of cybercrime
• Describes the subculture of computer hackers and explains how this social world plays an integral role in the business of hacking
• Clarifies the subtle differences between ethical and malicious hacks
• Focuses on the non-technical aspects of computer hacking to enable the reader to better understand the actors and their motives
Recommended Citation
Bossler, Adam.
2013.
"A Criminologist's Perspective on the Implications of Criminological Research for Policies and Practices Aimed at Addressing Hacking and Malware Infection."
Hackers and Hacking: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues), Thomas Holt and Bernadette Schell (Ed.): 149-154 Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO.
source: https://www.amazon.com/Hackers-Hacking-Reference-Handbook-Contemporary/dp/1610692764 isbn: 9781610692762
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/crimjust-criminology-facpubs/93
