8 episodes

Did you know that by surfing the internet you can lose your privacy, your money and even your identity? Computer viruses and Trojans often arise during the investigation of computer-based crime, such as the downloading of child pornography. But what if you are innocent? Often Trojans are cited as the cause in what’s become known in legal circles as "The Trojan Defence". Ian Kennedy whose OU research forms the basis for this programme uncovers some of the artefacts examined and techniques to support or refute claims of innocence. Somehow losing your privacy doesn't seem so bad at all.

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Did you know that by surfing the internet you can lose your privacy, your money and even your identity? Computer viruses and Trojans often arise during the investigation of computer-based crime, such as the downloading of child pornography. But what if you are innocent? Often Trojans are cited as the cause in what’s become known in legal circles as "The Trojan Defence". Ian Kennedy whose OU research forms the basis for this programme uncovers some of the artefacts examined and techniques to support or refute claims of innocence. Somehow losing your privacy doesn't seem so bad at all.

    The Trojan Defence

    The Trojan Defence

    How feasible is 'The Trojan Defence', or is it just an convenient excuse for someone trying to dodge guilt

    • 5 min
    Transcript -- The Trojan Defence

    Transcript -- The Trojan Defence

    How feasible is 'The Trojan Defence', or is it just an convenient excuse for someone trying to dodge guilt

    The Enemy Within

    The Enemy Within

    Ian Kennedy takes us further into the dark underground world of computer malware and reveals the products and business models used to fund a 'hidden' economy.

    • 4 min
    Transcript -- The Enemy Within

    Transcript -- The Enemy Within

    Ian Kennedy takes us further into the dark underground world of computer malware and reveals the products and business models used to fund a 'hidden' economy.

    Fighting Back

    Fighting Back

    How the Trojan Defence works as a legal defence, and the challenges computer crime raises for both prosecution and for defence.

    • 6 min
    Transcript -- Fighting Back

    Transcript -- Fighting Back

    How the Trojan Defence works as a legal defence, and the challenges computer crime raises for both prosecution and for defence.

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