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

Actively Investigating the Case

Now this is where the work begins! There is very little in investigating a case that is high-tech specific. The most important thing is to follow a process where facts are collected and hypotheses about potential crimes and suspects are formulated. Facts are usually established through eyewitness accounts and raw evidence collection. The process of computer forensics details how to collect evidence from computers, networks, and devices such as Palm Pilots, cell phones, and pagers. While the techniques are beyond the scope of this text, know that computer forensics is a part of the total investigation.

It is important, however, to be aware of some facts. One is that high technology evidence is perishable and should ...