digital forensics

Also known as: forensic computing

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forensic sciences

  • French National Police: patrolling
    In police: Supplemental forensic sciences

    …in the late 20th century, forensic computing became an important field for investigating cybercrimes, including crimes involving computer hacking (the illegal entry into and use of a computer network) and the programming and distribution of malicious computer viruses. In many cases personal computers are confiscated at crime scenes or pursuant…

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