As some of you may already know, this semester I'm taking a module in Internet Crime, and this is an area I have a great interest in, I want to be an international expert in this field, write papers and maybe even help to create a substantial virtual police presence on the Internet. Anyway, long story short, I will be doing a dissertation-style piece of coursework on the topic, and I've been thinking about what I should do.
So, I was thinking of a study of the combination of hacking, identity theft and subsequent credit card and social security fraud as my area of focus, or peer to peer file sharing. I'm starting to side with peer-to-peer at the moment because it is a very public area of internet crime-related interest, and so controversial as to its nature. Besides, being a keen music lover I have the interest in the subject. What does everyone think, which should I go with? There's probably more research material on hacking and etc.
Also, has anyone been affected by the internet in some way that could be considered criminal? Just as details sold on to other companies, e-harrassment etc?
So, I was thinking of a study of the combination of hacking, identity theft and subsequent credit card and social security fraud as my area of focus, or peer to peer file sharing. I'm starting to side with peer-to-peer at the moment because it is a very public area of internet crime-related interest, and so controversial as to its nature. Besides, being a keen music lover I have the interest in the subject. What does everyone think, which should I go with? There's probably more research material on hacking and etc.
Also, has anyone been affected by the internet in some way that could be considered criminal? Just as details sold on to other companies, e-harrassment etc?