Gauging the effectiveness of computer misuse act in dealing with cybercrimes

Reza Montasari; Pekka Peltola; Victoria Carpenter

doi:10.1109/CyberSecPODS.2016.7502346

Gauging the effectiveness of computer misuse act in dealing with cybercrimes

Reza Montasari
, Pekka Peltola
, Victoria Carpenter

University of Derby
University of Nottingham
York St John University

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Computer and Internet technology has become a vital part of a daily life for many as it has brought many enhancements to the quality of many individuals' lives. Although advances in computer and Internet technology are utilised by many people for various respectable reasons, at the same time it has become a tool in the hands of cybercriminals for various nefarious reasons. Cybercrime has become a fast-growing type of crime where more and more criminals exploit the speed, convenience and anonymity of the Internet to perpetrate various criminal activities that have no border. This paper examines the phenomenon of cyber crime and the difficulties and challenges that it presents due to the way that it is being regulated in England and Wales. A major focus will be placed on the area of hacking. To this end, the effectiveness of the Computer Misuse Act in dealing with cybercrimes both in the past and in the future will be examined.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781509007097
ISBN (Print)	9781509007103
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CyberSecPODS.2016.7502346
Publication status	Published - 9 Jul 2016
Event	2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Jun 2016 → 14 Jun 2016

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Name	2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016

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Conference	2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	13/06/16 → 14/06/16

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

computer misuse act
cybercrime
hacking
internet technology
IT law
regulation of investigatory powers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Computer Networks and Communications
Software

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Montasari, R., Peltola, P., & Carpenter, V. (2016). Gauging the effectiveness of computer misuse act in dealing with cybercrimes. In 2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016 Article 7502346 (2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/CyberSecPODS.2016.7502346

Montasari, Reza ; Peltola, Pekka ; Carpenter, Victoria. / Gauging the effectiveness of computer misuse act in dealing with cybercrimes. 2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2016. (2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016).

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Montasari, R, Peltola, P & Carpenter, V 2016, Gauging the effectiveness of computer misuse act in dealing with cybercrimes. in 2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016., 7502346, 2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016, London, United Kingdom, 13/06/16. https://doi.org/10.1109/CyberSecPODS.2016.7502346

Gauging the effectiveness of computer misuse act in dealing with cybercrimes. / Montasari, Reza; Peltola, Pekka; Carpenter, Victoria.
2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2016. 7502346 (2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016).

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Montasari R, Peltola P, Carpenter V. Gauging the effectiveness of computer misuse act in dealing with cybercrimes. In 2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2016. 7502346. (2016 International Conference on Cyber Security and Protection of Digital Services, Cyber Security 2016). doi: 10.1109/CyberSecPODS.2016.7502346

Gauging the effectiveness of computer misuse act in dealing with cybercrimes

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