This book, focusing on cyberthreats and cybersecurity, provides the much needed awareness in the times of growing cybercrime episodes.

·Comprehensive treatment of important topic - cybersecurity to help readers understand the implications of cybercrime.

·The book provides adequate orientation on laws in reference to cybercrime and cybersecurity taking into account the Indian as well as global scenario.

·Awareness created through simple practical tips and tricks, educates readers to learn how to avoid becoming victims of cybercrime.

·Written by InfoSec domain SME and co-authored by qualified ethical hacking professional who is also a security certified.

·Well-presented case illustrations and examples from real life to underline the significance of topics addressed in each chapter

Introduction to Cybercrime

Introduction

Cybercrime: Definition and Origins of the Word

Cybercrime and Information Security

Who are Cybercriminals?

Classifications of Cybercrimes

Cybercrime: The Legal Perspectives

Cybercrimes: An Indian Perspective

Cybercrime and the Indian ITA 2000

A Global Perspective on Cybercrimes

Cybercrime Era: Survival Mantra for the Netizens

Concluding Remarks and Way Forward to Further Chapters

Cyberoffenses: How Criminals Plan Them

Introduction

How Criminals Plan the Attacks

Social Engineering

Cyberstalking

Cybercafe and Cybercrimes

Botnets: The Fuel for Cybercrime

Attack Vector

Cloud Computing

Cybercrime: Mobile and Wireless Devices

Introduction

Proliferation of Mobile and Wireless Devices

Trends in Mobility

Credit Card Frauds in Mobile and Wireless Computing Era

Security Challenges Posed by Mobile Devices

Registry Settings for Mobile Devices

Authentication Service Security

Attacks on Mobile/Cell Phones

Mobile Devices: Security Implications for Organizations

Organizational Measures for Handling Mobile

Organizational Security Policies and Measures in Mobile Computing Era

Laptops

Tools and Methods Used in Cybercrime

Introduction

Proxy Servers and Anonymizers

Phishing

Password Cracking

Keyloggers and Spywares

Virus and Worms

Trojan Horses and Backdoors

Steganography

DoS and DDoS Attacks

SQL Injection

Buffer Overflow

Attacks on Wireless Networks

Phishing and Identity Theft

Introduction

Phishing

Identity Theft (ID Theft)

Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity: The Legal Perspectives

Introduction

Cybercrime and the Legal Landscape around the World

Why Do We Need Cyberlaws: The Indian Context

The Indian IT Act

Challenges to Indian Law and Cybercrime Scenario in India

Consequences of Not Addressing the Weakness in Information Technology Act

Digital Signatures and the Indian IT Act

Amendments to the Indian IT Act

Cybercrime and Punishment

Cyberlaw, Technology and Students: Indian Scenario

Understanding Computer Forensics

Introduction

Historical Background of Cyberforensics

Digital Forensics Science

The Need for Computer Forensics

Cyberforensics and Digital Evidence

Forensics Analysis of E-Mail

Digital Forensics Life Cycle

Chain of Custody Concept

Network Forensics

Approaching a Computer Forensics Investigation

Setting up a Computer Forensics Laboratory: Understanding the Requirements

Computer Forensics and Steganography

Relevance of the OSI 7 Layer Model to Computer Forensics

Forensics and Social Networking Sites: The Security/Privacy Threats

Computer Forensics from Compliance Perspective

Challenges in Computer Forensics

Special Tools and Techniques

Forensics Auditing

Antiforensics

Forensics of Hand-Held Devices

Introduction

Understanding Cell Phone Working Characteristics

Hand-Held Devices and Digital Forensics

Toolkits for Hand-Held Device Forensics

Forensics of iPods and Digital Music Devices

An Illustration on Real Life Use of Forensics

Techno-Legal Challenges with Evidence from Hand-Held Devices

Organizational Guidelines on Cell Phone Forensics

Cybersecurity: Organizational Implications

Introduction

Cost of Cybercrimes and IPR Issues: Lessons for Organizations

Web Threats for Organizations: The Evils and Perils

Security and Privacy Implications from Cloud Computing

Social Media Marketing: Security Risks and Perils for Organizations

Social Computing and the Associated Challenges for Organizations

Protecting Peoples Privacy in the Organization

Organizational Guidelines for Internet Usage, Safe Computing Guidelines and Computer Usage Policy

Incident Handling: An Essential Component of Cybersecurity

Forensics Best Practices for Organizations

Media and Asset Protection: Best Practices for Organizations

Importance of Endpoint Security in Organizations

Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism: Social, Political, Ethical and Psychological Dimensions

Introduction

Intellectual Property in the Cyberspace

The Ethical Dimension of Cybercrimes

The Psychology, Mindset and Skills of Hackers and Other Cybercriminals

Sociology of Cybercriminals

Information Warfare: Perception or An Eminent Reality?

Cybercrime: Illustrations, Examples and Mini-Cases

Introduction

Real-Life Examples

Mini-Cases

Illustrations of Financial Frauds in Cyber Domain

Digital Signature-Related Crime Scenarios

Digital Forensics Case Illustrations

Online Scams

Careers in Cybersecurity

Introduction

IT Security Organization

Career Paths in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Certifications

Guide Path

Index