Criminal Theft Investigation in Digital Forensics Dennis Foster Governors State University Criminal Theft Investigation in Digital Forensics In today’s society the need for digital forensics has became useful in helping to investigate or to solve a crime. Long before there was digital forensic we had what was originally called forensic or forensic science. Forensic science used viable information or samples collected from a crime scene to show how evidence could be used to assist in the legal system. In the 20th century, computers were introduced and the widespread of information was given. The use of computers has escalated and the number of criminal theft has increased. As more and more information is presented online, more criminal activity …show more content…
The law or the law officials are able to solve crimes without the need of a digital forensic investigator, but others need help with coming up with admissible evidence. The need for digital forensics has become greater and in demand. What Is Criminal Theft Criminal Theft is the act of committing a crime at the expense of others through stealing, and to deprive them of their possessions or identity. Theft is the one thing that no one wants to go through. It will leave you feeling sad, validated, and victimized. Often times when this occur the one that is victimized usually are not able to get what was stolen from them back. Identity theft is real, and it does not discriminate against age, gender, or your status. If you think your identity has been compromised take care of it quickly and monitor what is going on it could save you a lot of pain and disappointment. When A Crime Has Been Committed What Must Be …show more content…
Cases that were not solvable or that have not been solved are being helped by digital forensics. DNA testing and the use of electronic devices have found a match into solving cold cases. Immediately when a crime is committed on the scene officials must act quickly to seal off the entrance. In my study it is a digital forensic obligation to get and process evidence before it is tampered with. Another reason why is that cases go unsolved law officials need the expertise of a digital forensic because information on the computer has increased, and evidence in the past was