The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in Developing Cyber Forensics : Proactive Mechanisms for Combating Non-traditional Cybercrimes
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This research aims to explore the integration of artificial intelligence and quantum computing in developing cyber forensics analysis as a proactive mechanism to combat cybercrime and terrorism. Quantum computing provides superior capabilities in decrypting complex encryptions, analyzing massive criminal datasets, and detecting hidden patterns, while artificial intelligence enhances the accuracy of tracking cyber and biometric fingerprints, predicting crimes, and early detection of threats. This contributes to increasing the efficiency of investigations and the speed of response. The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach, and the research highlights the importance of these quantum and intelligent tools in confronting organized crime, terrorist financing, cross-border money laundering, and complex financial crimes, in addition to their role in supporting intelligent monitoring of sensitive infrastructure such as airports and ports. The study recommends the need to develop cyber security systems, establish smart criminal laboratories that rely on generative artificial intelligence systems technologies, integrate these applications into law enforcement, enhance specialized training programs for security and judicial personnel, and build partnerships with global companies that manufacture these technologies, making investment in them a strategic necessity to protect national security and promote cyber justice.
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security studies, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cyber forensics, counterterrorism, organized crime
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