IntroductionThis last decade has witnessed the exponential development of the IT world. With this development, cybercrime has also increased. As with any other technology, the use of computers and the Internet depends on the person using them. They can be used for both constructive and destructive purposes. Cybercrime refers to any illegal activity on the Internet carried out with the intention of harming another person or organization in any way. These are transgressions that have a criminal motivation; cause physical or mental harm or damage the reputation of an individual or organization, using a telecommunications network. These cybercrimes could pose a threat to national security. People still view cybercrime as a big gray area. There is a difference of opinion on whether certain extremely widespread activities such as file sharing among cybercriminals should be considered. The U.S. Department of Justice announced in 2002 that it would begin prosecuting cases of P2P file sharing as acts of piracy. Since that time, a number ...