IntroductionThe last decade or so has witnessed the exponential development of the computer world. With this development has also come an increase in cyber crimes. As with any other technology, the use of computers and the Internet depends on who uses them. They can be used for constructive purposes as well as destructive purposes. Cybercrime is any illegal activity on the Internet conducted with the intent to harm any other person or organization in any way. These are the transgressions that have criminal motivation; cause physical or mental harm or tarnish the reputation of an individual or organisation, using any telecommunications network. These cybercrimes could pose a threat to national security. People continue to view cybercrime as a largely gray area. There is a difference of opinion on whether certain extremely widespread activities such as file sharing should be considered among cybercriminals. The United States Department of Justice announced in 2002 that it would begin prosecuting cases of p2p file sharing as acts of piracy. From that moment, a number ...