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Cybercrime: Criminal Threats from Cyberspace (Crime, Media, and Popular Culture)

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I decided to take a chance on this book. I was in the mood to learn more about cybercrime and ran across this one while looking for my next book to read. The description provided by Amazon was pretty sparse, but the price was reasonable enough so I took a chance. That gamble certainly paid off because this is a very impressive book.

What you aren't going to get is a detailed technical exploration of the various kinds of cybercrime that are prevalent in the world today. It's not that kind of book and that clearly was not the objective of the author. What you will find is a clearly written review of world of international cybercrime from a legal standpoint. While I would have preferred a more detailed exploration of some of the specific cybercrimes discussed in the book, it still does a reasonable job of providing the reader with a good understanding of the subject matter. Where this book really shines is how it introduces readers to the legal concepts and challenges associated with international cybercrime. The author isn't afraid to talk about complicated legal concepts, but she does so in such an approachable manner that the average reader will find it easy to follow along and understand.

This book is everything you would expect and hope for from a book that was written by a law professor who is passionate and knowledgeable about the world of cybercrime. The people who would benefit the most by reading it are students who want to not only understand the current state of cybercrime activity today, but also want to walk away with a solid understanding of the associated legal concepts. That's also why I also recommend this book to experienced security practitioners. Professor Brenner spends a considerable amount of time educating the reader not only about the specific legal concepts relevant to the cybercriminal world, but she also provides a fine overview of traditional aspects of criminal law and criminal procedure.

This book is ultimately a book on cybercrime from the perspective of a legal person rather than a technical person. Because of that, what we end up with is a four star book on cybercrime that easily becomes a five star book once you factor in the magnificent legal content. This is a book that I will be happily recommending to anyone who wants to better understand the legal aspects of the cybercrime world.