HIGH-TECH CRIMES REVEALED: CYBERWAR STORIES FROM THE DIGITAL FRONT

The Initial Examination

Our primary goal during the initial evidence examination was to determine whether the computers were stolen or rightfully owned by Wesley. Our first approach was to contact Sun, the computer manufacturer. We had the model and serial numbers, so we hoped they had a registry of their sales and would be able to tell us who had bought them. Even if they couldn't give us an exact name, the name of a company would help. Of course, this would take some time.

Next, we wanted to see if there was any data on the computer system that might point to the original owner. Perhaps some of the configuration information on the computer system would lead the way. This was a long shot, to be sure, but it could work.

Of course, we did not ...