Monograph . - Volgograd: VA Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, 2008. - 408 s. The monograph is one of the first works, which summarizes the current problems of research and use of computer information and means of its processing in order to improve the fight against crime. Based on the existing trends and revealed patterns of development of computer technologies , Analysis of the activities of domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies , as well as forensically significant information about the genesis of crimes in the field of computer information, the book outlines the conceptual foundations of the doctrine of the study and use of computer information and the means of its processing as a private forensic theory. Its subject, object, structure, tasks and place in the system of criminology . are justified. Links with existing criminalistic teachings are being investigated. Formulated basic provisions and conceptual apparatus. Prospective areas of development are defined. The publication is intended for students (students, students), graduate students (adjuncts) and teachers of legal educational institutions, as well as researchers and practitioners of law enforcement agencies .