A Review on Computer Crimes and Digital Forensics

As technology evolves, the methods and tactics of cybercriminals also evolve, leading to an increased number of computer crimes. This paper investigates the landscapes of computer crimes and the role of forensics in combating them. This paper examines different types of computer crimes such as hacking, fraud, financial crimes, spreading of viruses and malware, cyber terrorism, and denial of services. Furthermore, it discusses digital forensics techniques in cybercrime investigations, such as network forensics, memory forensics, and filesystem forensics. Challenges of digital forensics like encryption, Legal and ethical issues, and emerging technologies in the field of digital forensics such as AI and Blockchain technology. Ultimately, this paper emphasizes the need for and importance of digital forensics in the fight against computer crimes.