Description
As the metaverse rapidly evolves, a comprehensive examination of the emerging threats and challenges is imperative. In the groundbreaking exploration within Forecasting Cyber Crimes in the Age of the Metaverse, the intersection of technology, crime, and law enforcement is investigated, and it provides valuable insights into the potential risks and strategies for combating cybercrimes in the metaverse.
Drawing upon research and scientific methodologies, this book employs a forward-thinking approach to anticipate the types of crimes that may arise in the metaverse. It addresses various aspects of cybercrime, including crimes against children, financial fraud, ransomware attacks, and attacks on critical infrastructure. The analysis extends to the protection of intellectual property rights and the criminal methods employed against metaverse assets. By forecasting the future of cybercrimes and cyber warfare in the metaverse, this book equips law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and companies with essential knowledge to develop effective strategies and countermeasures. It explores the potential impact of cybercrime on police capabilities and provides valuable insights into the planning and preparedness required to mitigate these threats.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Hossam Elshenraki (Ed.)
Hossam Nabil ElShenraky, full Professor of Head of cybercrime Investigation science section - Dubai Police Academy, Bachelor of Law, and Police Sciences in 1992 from the Police College, Master’s in cybercrime investigation, PhD in in cybercrime investigation, Specialization: cybercrime Investigation - Information Technology Crimes – cybercrime analysis, Leadership and Decision Making - Cyber Crisis Management - Digital Transformation - Cyber Security worked as investigation officer since 1996 until 2018, worked with peacekeeping forces in Darfur, Sudan for two years and 3 months, police sector commander, retired as brigadier general and worked in Dubai Police Academy, a teaching staff until now, got many training courses in criminal investigation, and information crimes, presented in many conferences and chaired many conferences internationally. peer reviewer at Journal of Cybercrime, member of the editorial board of Naif Arab University journal for Security Sciences, arbitrator at Journal of Digital Forensic, A security expert accredited by Naif Arab University for Security Sciences and listed in its database of security expert, Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the International Police Science Organization (IPSA) in the USA, Supervised dozens of master’s and doctoral dissertations at the Dubai Police Academy in the field of police sciences and security crisis management, have more than 12 scientific research papers published in many scientific journals in Egypt and the UAE, have 5 academic books, Member of the Editorial Board of Security and Law Magazine - Dubai Police Academy, Scientific Adviser to the police Department for Future Foresight in Dubai Police In training courses, Certified trainer with Dubai Police