From hackers who steal money from bank accounts around the world using little more than a laptop computer, to teams of pirates who can quickly take control of ships, yachts, and other boats, today's criminals are able to cause serious problems using new technology and techniques. Find out how these villains carry out their attacks, what law enforcement organizations are doing to stop them, and much more.

Modern Pirates: Offshore oil rigs are difficult to defend from pirate attacks.

THE FEATURES

. Engaging sidebars highlight important people, places, and events

. Timelines outline major events in the history of these crimes

. Glossaries explain difficult terms in a way that makes them easy to understand

. Eye-catching images give readers an up-close look at criminals in action

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