Forensic Informatics

Abstract

Few years ago, not all people took seriously security issue in computer networks. There is no doubt that the accelerated increase of technological infrastructure, the vulnerability of computers, informatics systems and the mechanisms connected or not to the Internet have become stronger. Therefore, there is a constant threat to data integrity, availability and authenticity. An approach to informatics crime concept, the current status of forensic informatics as well as their definitions, objectives and uses are introduced in this article. The term digital evidence and some kinds of programs and tools used by the forensic specialists are briefly exposed.