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As discussed in Part V, once a cybercrime is committed, it is highly unlikely that the perpetrators will be held accountable and will compensate the victim for the sustained losses. Investigation and criminal prosecution of cybercrime is difficult, and many crimes go unpunished. At the same time, self-regulation and market forces do not necessarily ensure
security of online transactions because of the inherent conflict of interests in the industry. Many computer-related crimes are not even reported because businesses try to avoid bad publicity and the potential loss of customer confidence. 4 Since private legal actions under the current law usually do not result in adequate compensation for cybercrime
victims either, crime prevention becomes the key to ensuring the security of online transactions.
Therefore, there is a need for comprehensive federal regulation and oversight combined with appropriate legislation extending rights of private parties to enforce government-mandated security standards and demand adequate security from the organizations handling their private information. Government organizations, businesses, and individuals should also
have a legal right to recover their losses from organizations whose negligence in maintaining computer systems security precipitated cybercrime regardless of who committed the actual crime.
These measures would improve online security and reduce crime. As a result, law enforcement agencies would be able to investigate and prosecute a higher percentage of cybercrimes, thus increasing the deterrent effect of criminal justice. As more businesses and government agencies move online, securing online transactions through the prevention of
cybercrimes becomes critical both in protecting against fraud, cutting off a substantial source of illegal income for organized crime and terrorist organizations, as well as ensuring further growth of the national economy.
Written by James M. Sheehan, Special Agent in Charge, Criminal Division, FBI Los Angeles.
Dit is het laatste deel van deze buitengewoon interessante reeks. Indien u hier pas inpikt: het eerste deel startte in week 29 (Juli 2011).
Deze serie bevat een zeer grote schat aan informatie, boeiende visies en leerrijke praktijk 'cases'. Het is zeker de moeite om de volledige serie door te nemen indien u pas halverwege of zo kennis gemaakt hebt met het schrijftalent van James Sheehan. Een aanrader!!