| ID | 083100 |
| Title Proper | Bogies in the wire |
| Other Title Information | is there a need for legislative control of cyber weapons |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Prunckun, Hank |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | An article that discusses how information and communications technology (computer systems and data transmission) are used as 'cyber weapons' for criminal purposes. It canvasses a number of legislative policy options for controlling their misuse. The paper concludes with the view that implementing some form of cyber weapons laws - in the same vein as firearms legislation - would not only help ensure society's domestic well-being, but would also aid national security. |
| `In' analytical Note | Global Crime Vol. 9, No.3; Aug 2008: p262-272 |
| Journal Source | Global Crime Vol: 9 No 3 |
| Key Words | Cyber Weapons ; Legislative Controls ; Criminology ; Computer Crime |