Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition provides the knowledge necessary to uncover and use digital evidence effectively in any kind of investigation. The bestselling first and second editions introduced thousands of readers to this field and helped them deal with digital evidence. This edition expands on the original to develop the skills of the existing reader-base while providing the introductory materials that new readers require - teaching them how computer networks function, how they can be involved in crimes and how they can be used as a source of evidence. Additionally, this third edition includes updated chapters dedicated to networked Windows, Unix, and Macintosh computers, and Personal Digital Assistants. * Provides a thorough explanation of how computers & networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as evidence * Features coverage of the abuse of computer networks and privacy and security issues on computer networks * Free unlimited access to author's Web site which includes numerous and frequently updated case examples