Publication

This paper explores the legal and political problems associated with interdicting international cybercrime. More specifically, and in order to illustrate the ‘real world’ difficulties of both investigating and prosecuting this illicit activity, the paper analyzes two Chinese cyber breaches that occurred in the United States. The paper then concludes by noting that the obvious remedy for combating cybercrime -- i.e., establishing increased cooperation among governments -- isn't likely to occur anytime soon. The discourse surrounding this activity remains just too politicized and 'securitized' for its own good.