What distinguishes computer crime from ordinary crimes that also involve computers?
• Computer crime is on the rise and the lack of a universal definition for it does not make it easy to regulate or combat. With the advances in information technology, criminals have discovered new ways and opportunities to commit crimes. In an earlier era, the advent of the automobile opened the way for criminals to target the automobile itself (e.g., auto theft) or use it to facilitate traditional crimes (e.g., the bank robbery getaway vehicle). (www.fbi.gov) Similarly, computers in this era are changing the way that crimes are committed and are a challenge in the law enforcement arena. • There are many elements of the working definition for computer crime. A computer may be the target, tool or simply incidental in regards to committing crimes. In the case of the computer being the target of the crime, the criminal may attempt to steal information from, or cause damage to a computer system, or computer network. The computer may also be used as a tool for a traditional crime or offens
