"A Criminologist's Perspective on the Implications of Criminological Research for Policies and Practices Aimed at Addressing Hacking and Malware Infection" by Adam Bossler

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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)

Adam Bossler, Georgia Southern University

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Contribution to Book

Publication Date

7-19-2013

ISBN

9781610692762

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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

Citation Information

Adam Bossler. "A Criminologist's Perspective on the Implications of Criminological Research for Policies and Practices Aimed at Addressing Hacking and Malware Infection" Santa BarbaraHackers and Hacking: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) (2013) p. 149 - 154
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/adam-bossler/26/