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Computer Forensics and Crime
July 5th, 2009 | 
Author: The need for computer forensics has increase due to the rise in cyber crimes. There are many illegal activities and criminal acts that can be done online due to the accessibility of the internet. Criminals nowadays have more sophisticated schemes. Any employee can turn into an offender once they are able to hack in the company’s network for malicious purposes.
Due to this, the government has incorporated computer science and the latest technology to address these crimes. Computer forensics and crime are intertwined now more than ever.
There are many ways that a computer can be used for crime. Computers have changed the way we interact, communicate and live our lives. Due to this information has become a valuable commodity. Crimes over the internet have also risen such as identity theft and fraud.
Computer science to fight crime
Computer forensics has many definitions. To put it simply, it’s thoroughly investigating computer systems to know if it has been used in a criminal act. Computer forensic analysts extract and examine data for evidence or supportive evidence. He or she then documents the entire investigation and findings. Electronic evidence is also handled with care and follows standards so that it will be admissible to the law.