Our society depends upon computers and the internet to function, but as this dependence grows, so does the risk of cybercrimes perpetrated by hackers, terrorists, and criminals. Recent high profile breaches in top companies such as Apple and Google highlight the need for increased security against these attacks, which can cause millions of dollars in… Continue reading The Growing Need for Cyber Security Professionals
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Online Crime Is Still On The Rise
It was in the early 80s that computer forensics really started to get underway, which is exactly what one would expect. This was around the time that computer systems were starting to become pervasive in government as well as in private business. Naturally, wherever there was a new opportunity, there would be criminals who would… Continue reading Online Crime Is Still On The Rise
Forensic Science: A Brief History
What is forensic science? Forensic science doesn’t just cover the things you see on CSI, it’s incredibly broad in scope and includes a variety of scientific and technological techniques, designed to establish facts for use in both criminal and civil law cases. The word ‘forensic’ actually stems from Roman Latin and refers to when cases… Continue reading Forensic Science: A Brief History
Multiple Murders In Wyoming Have The City Of Casper Talking
When you think of Wyoming, you generally think of sleepy little towns and nice communities where nothing much happens. However, on November 30, 2012, the city of Casper, the second largest city in the state, had a very rude awakening and found out that the violence of the outside world was no longer outside. It… Continue reading Multiple Murders In Wyoming Have The City Of Casper Talking
An Outsider's Look At The Psychology Of The Most Vile Criminals
When we are young, we fear the dark. We fear the things that go bump in the night, but the people in our lives who love us come into out room, flip on the light and make the shadows vanish. They tell us that monsters are not real and that there is no reason to… Continue reading An Outsider's Look At The Psychology Of The Most Vile Criminals
DNA Clues The State's Biggest Crimebusters
Year after year, law enforcement agencies solve a greater number of crimes because of DNA. With over three million DNA samples on file, the UK database remains the largest in the world. The South Australian Police database contains over 97,000 DNA samples. Officers typically obtain samples from any suspect arrested for a crime. The samples… Continue reading DNA Clues The State's Biggest Crimebusters
Listen To The Home Security Pros
Home security is definitely not a subject you ever want to be misinformed about. There are a great many dangers present when your home has been breached by an intruder. The simple theft of your property can be troubling but nothing is worse than being surprised by a violent criminal in your home. This is… Continue reading Listen To The Home Security Pros
Computer Forensics Professionals Can Take Down The Most Heinous Of Criminals
When many people think of cyber security and computer forensics, they might imagine that the computer forensic specialists work primarily to track down hackers and identity thieves for the police and for private organizations. While it is true that they are able to do that, they have other tasks as well, and when they work… Continue reading Computer Forensics Professionals Can Take Down The Most Heinous Of Criminals
The Pros And Cons Of 3D Printing
At the moment, 3D printing is one of the fastest moving and, to my mind, most exciting technologies in existence. Its applications are almost limitless. At the moment it’s being used by businesses to rapidly prototype automotive parts, and by teenage girls to turn their jewellery designs into reality. Soon, it may become a part… Continue reading The Pros And Cons Of 3D Printing