The authors consider contemporary definitions of cyberspace and explore the nature of crimes in an online environment. Through consideration of “meatspace” criminal activity and its history, they explore the similarities and differences between real world activity and cyberspace. Crime in cyberspace is discussed along with exploration of motivating factors and possible evidential properties of cyberspace entities. Issues affecting investigation, the ability to investigate, and which entities to investigate are considered.
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