Cybercrime is the fastest growing area of crime as more criminals seek to exploit the speed, convenience and anonymity that the Internet provides to commit a diverse range of criminal activities. These include but are not limited to attacks against computer data and systems, identity theft, the distribution of child pornography, the penetration of online financial services, and using social networks to commit crimes as well as the deployment of viruses, botnets, and various email scams such as phishing. Symantec's 2012 Norton Cybercrime Report stated that the world spent an estimated $110 billion to combat cybercrime over the past 12 months. That's an average of nearly $200 per victim. Law enforcement agencies and corporate security officers around the world with the responsibility for enforcing, investigating and prosecuting cybercrime are overwhelmed, not only by the sheer number of crimes being committed but by a lack of adequate training material. The United States alone has 18,000 law enforcement agencies, and each one has a need to understand and investigate cybercrime. Written by experts on the frontlines, this text provides seasoned and new investigators with the background and tools they need to get the job done. This invaluable guide provides step-by-step instructions for investigating Internet crimes, including locating, interpreting, understanding, collecting, and documenting online electronic evidence to benefit investigations.