Prior Publisher
The Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law (ADFSL)
Abstract
Empirical and anecdotal evidence indicates that cyberharassment is more prevalent as the use of social media becomes increasingly widespread, making geography and physical proximity irrelevant. Cyberharassment can take different forms (e.g., cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cybertrolling), and be motivated by the objectives of inflicting distress, exercising control, impersonation, and defamation. Little is currently known about the modus operandi of offenders and their psychological characteristics. Investigation of these behaviours is particularly challenging because it involves digital evidence distributed across the devices of both alleged offenders and victims, as well as online service providers, sometimes over an extended period of time. This special issue aims to improve understanding of cyberharassment from a multidisciplinary perspective in order to further develop theoretical knowledge and investigative practice.
Recommended Citation
Bryce, Joanne; Franqueira, Virginia N. L.; and Marrington, Andrew
(2016)
"Special Issue on Cyberharassment Investigation: Advances and Trends,"
Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law: Vol. 11
, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15394/jdfsl.2016.1416
Available at:
https://commons.erau.edu/jdfsl/vol11/iss3/4
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Computer Engineering Commons, Computer Law Commons, Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons, Forensic Science and Technology Commons, Information Security Commons
