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Nir Kshetri - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Cyber-threats and cybersecurity challenges: A cross-cultural perspective
2019Co-Authors: Nir KshetriAbstract:As is the case of any economic activity, cultural factors are tightly linked to Cybercrimes, cyberattacks and cybersecurity. Just like any other activities, some forms of Cybercrime may be more acceptable in some cultures than in others. For some categories of cyberoffenses, cultural factors appear to play more important roles than other environmental factors. For instance, Cybercrimes are more justifiable in some cultures. Quoting a Russian hacker-turned-teacher, Blau (2004) describes how he and his friends hacked programs and distributed them for free during their childhood: “It was like our donation to society, it was a form of honor; [we were] like Robin Hood bringing programs to people.” Likewise, it is argued that culture and ethical attitudes may be a more crucial factor in driving software piracy as well as a number of other Cybercrimes than the levels of economic development (Donaldson, 1996; Kshetri, 2009b, 2013a, b, c, d; Kwong et al., 2003).
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Cybercrimes in the Former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe: current status and key drivers
Crime Law and Social Change, 2013Co-Authors: Nir KshetriAbstract:Some economies in the Former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe (FSU&CEE) are known as Cybercrime hotspots. FSU&CEE economies have shown complex and varied responses to Cybercrimes due partly to the differential incentives and pressures they face. This study builds upon literatures on white-collar crime, institutional theory and international relations (IR)/international political economy (IPE) perspectives to examine the low rates of prosecution and conviction of suspected cybercriminals in some economies in the FSU&CEE and variation in such rates across these economies. The findings indicate that Cybercrime cases are more likely to be prosecuted and sanctions are imposed in economies that are characterized by a higher degree of cooperation and integration with the West. Cybercriminals are less likely to be jurisdictionally shielded in such economies. Our findings also suggest that a high degree of cooperation and integration with the West would lead to access to resources to enhance system capacity and law enforcement performance to fight Cybercrimes.
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Cybercrime and cybersecurity in the global south
TAEBDC-2013, 2013Co-Authors: Nir KshetriAbstract:1. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South: Status, Drivers and Trends 2. Technological and Global Forces Shaping Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South 3. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Former Second World Economies 4. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in China 5. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in India 6. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Middle East and North African Economies 7. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in Latin American and Caribbean Economies 8. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan African Economies 9. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Developing Pacific Island Economies 10. Discussion, Implications and Concluding Remarks
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Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South - Cybercrime and cybersecurity in the Global South
2013Co-Authors: Nir KshetriAbstract:1. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South: Status, Drivers and Trends 2. Technological and Global Forces Shaping Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South 3. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Former Second World Economies 4. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in China 5. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in India 6. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Middle East and North African Economies 7. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in Latin American and Caribbean Economies 8. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan African Economies 9. Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Developing Pacific Island Economies 10. Discussion, Implications and Concluding Remarks
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the global Cybercrime industry economic institutional and strategic perspectives
2010Co-Authors: Nir KshetriAbstract:This book is about the global Cybercrime industry, which according to some estimates, is a US$1 trillion industry and is growing rapidly. It examines economic and institutional processes in the Cybercrime industry, provides insights into the entrepreneurial aspect of firms engaged in cyber-criminal activities, takes a close look at Cybercrime business models, explains the global variation in the pattern of Cybercrimes and seeks to understand threats and countermeasures taken by key actors in this industry. This books distinguishing features include the newness, importance, controversiality and complexity of the topic; cross-disciplinary focus, orientation and scope; theory-based but practical and accessible to the wider audience; and illustration of various qualitative and quantitative aspects of the global Cybercrime industry.
Shihchieh Chou - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Cybercrime & Cybercriminals: An Overview of the Taiwan Experience
Journal of Computers, 2006Co-Authors: Chichao Lu, Wen Yuan Jen, Weiping Chang, Shihchieh ChouAbstract:This paper explores the increasing number of Cybercrime cases in Taiwan and examines the demographic characteristics of those responsible for this criminal activity. The report is based upon data taken from the Criminal Investigation Bureau of Taiwan’s Cybercrime database over the interval of 1999 through 2004. The paper defines Cybercrime, analyses Cybercrime case statistics and examines profiles of Cybercrime suspects’ characteristics. The findings show that of all types of Cybercrimes committed over the past six years, the top five are distributing messages regarding sex trading or trading sex on the Internet, Internet fraud, larceny, cyber piracy and cyber pornography. As for suspect characteristics, the findings show that 81.1% were male; 45.5% had some senior high school; 63.1% acted independently; 23.7% were currently enrolled students; and 29.1% were in the 18-23 age bracket, which was the majority group. For those enrolled student Cybercrime suspects, the findings show that the percentage of junior high school and senior high school student suspects constituted 69.0% (2002), 76.1% (2003) and 62.7% (2004) of Cybercrime suspects in their respective years. The high rate shows that the number of currently enrolled students suspected of involvement in Cybercrime is cause for concern. Finally, this paper offers recommendations to governments, social agencies, schools, and researchers in their efforts to reduce Cybercrime.
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fighting Cybercrime a review and the taiwan experience
Decision Support Systems, 2006Co-Authors: Wingyan Chung, Weiping Chang, Hsinchun Chen, Shihchieh ChouAbstract:Cybercrime is becoming ever more serious. Findings from the 2002 Computer Crime and Security Survey show an upward trend that demonstrates a need for a timely review of existing approaches to fighting this new phenomenon in the information age. In this paper, we define different types of Cybercrime and review previous research and current status of fighting Cybercrime in different countries that rely on legal, organizational, and technological approaches. We focus on a case study of fighting Cybercrime in Taiwan and discuss problems faced. Finally, we propose several recommendations to advance the work of fighting eybercrime.
Wingyan Chung - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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fighting Cybercrime a review and the taiwan experience
Decision Support Systems, 2006Co-Authors: Wingyan Chung, Weiping Chang, Hsinchun Chen, Shihchieh ChouAbstract:Cybercrime is becoming ever more serious. Findings from the 2002 Computer Crime and Security Survey show an upward trend that demonstrates a need for a timely review of existing approaches to fighting this new phenomenon in the information age. In this paper, we define different types of Cybercrime and review previous research and current status of fighting Cybercrime in different countries that rely on legal, organizational, and technological approaches. We focus on a case study of fighting Cybercrime in Taiwan and discuss problems faced. Finally, we propose several recommendations to advance the work of fighting eybercrime.
Michael Goldsmith - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Cybercrime investigators are users too understanding the socio technical challenges faced by law enforcement
Network and Distributed System Security Symposium, 2019Co-Authors: Mariam Nouh, Helena Webb, Jason R. C. Nurse, Michael GoldsmithAbstract:Cybercrime investigators face numerous challenges when policing online crimes. Firstly, the methods and processes they use when dealing with traditional crimes do not necessarily apply in the cyber-world. Additionally, cyber criminals are usually technologically-aware and constantly adapting and developing new tools that allow them to stay ahead of law enforcement investigations. In order to provide adequate support for Cybercrime investigators, there needs to be a better understanding of the challenges they face at both technical and socio-technical levels. In this paper, we investigate this problem through an analysis of current practices and workflows of investigators. We use interviews with experts from government and private sectors who investigate Cybercrimes as our main data gathering process. From an analysis of the collected data, we identify several outstanding challenges faced by investigators. These pertain to practical, technical, and social issues such as systems availability, usability, and in computer-supported collaborative work. Importantly, we use our findings to highlight research areas where user-centric workflows and tools are desirable. We also define a set of recommendations that can aid in providing a better foundation for future research in the field and allow more effective combating of Cybercrimes.
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Cybercrime Investigators are Users Too! Understanding the Socio−Technical Challenges Faced by Law Enforcement.
2019Co-Authors: Mariam Nouh, Helena Webb, Jason R. C. Nurse, Michael GoldsmithAbstract:Cybercrime investigators face numerous challenges when policing online crimes. Firstly, the methods and processes they use when dealing with traditional crimes do not necessarily apply in the cyber-world. Additionally, cyber criminals are usually technologically-aware and constantly adapting and developing new tools that allow them to stay ahead of law enforcement investigations. In order to provide adequate support for Cybercrime investigators, there needs to be a better understanding of the challenges they face at both technical and socio-technical levels. In this paper, we investigate this problem through an analysis of current practices and workflows of investigators. We use interviews with experts from government and private sectors who investigate Cybercrimes as our main data gathering process. From an analysis of the collected data, we identify several outstanding challenges faced by investigators. These pertain to practical, technical, and social issues such as systems availability, usability, and in computer-supported collaborative work. Importantly, we use our findings to highlight research areas where user-centric workflows and tools are desirable. We also define a set of recommendations that can aid in providing a better foundation for future research in the field and allow more effective combating of Cybercrimes.
Weiping Chang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Cybercrime & Cybercriminals: An Overview of the Taiwan Experience
Journal of Computers, 2006Co-Authors: Chichao Lu, Wen Yuan Jen, Weiping Chang, Shihchieh ChouAbstract:This paper explores the increasing number of Cybercrime cases in Taiwan and examines the demographic characteristics of those responsible for this criminal activity. The report is based upon data taken from the Criminal Investigation Bureau of Taiwan’s Cybercrime database over the interval of 1999 through 2004. The paper defines Cybercrime, analyses Cybercrime case statistics and examines profiles of Cybercrime suspects’ characteristics. The findings show that of all types of Cybercrimes committed over the past six years, the top five are distributing messages regarding sex trading or trading sex on the Internet, Internet fraud, larceny, cyber piracy and cyber pornography. As for suspect characteristics, the findings show that 81.1% were male; 45.5% had some senior high school; 63.1% acted independently; 23.7% were currently enrolled students; and 29.1% were in the 18-23 age bracket, which was the majority group. For those enrolled student Cybercrime suspects, the findings show that the percentage of junior high school and senior high school student suspects constituted 69.0% (2002), 76.1% (2003) and 62.7% (2004) of Cybercrime suspects in their respective years. The high rate shows that the number of currently enrolled students suspected of involvement in Cybercrime is cause for concern. Finally, this paper offers recommendations to governments, social agencies, schools, and researchers in their efforts to reduce Cybercrime.
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fighting Cybercrime a review and the taiwan experience
Decision Support Systems, 2006Co-Authors: Wingyan Chung, Weiping Chang, Hsinchun Chen, Shihchieh ChouAbstract:Cybercrime is becoming ever more serious. Findings from the 2002 Computer Crime and Security Survey show an upward trend that demonstrates a need for a timely review of existing approaches to fighting this new phenomenon in the information age. In this paper, we define different types of Cybercrime and review previous research and current status of fighting Cybercrime in different countries that rely on legal, organizational, and technological approaches. We focus on a case study of fighting Cybercrime in Taiwan and discuss problems faced. Finally, we propose several recommendations to advance the work of fighting eybercrime.
