Cyber Criminology
By:Dr. Sunowar Ameer
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Cyber Criminology: An Introduction to the Study of Criminal Behavior in the Digital Age, Summaries of Law
A concise overview of cyber criminology, exploring its definition, scope, and interdisciplinary nature. It highlights the various types of cybercrimes, including cyberbullying, hacking, and online fraud, and discusses the legal and ethical considerations involved. The document also introduces the routine activities theory, a criminological framework that helps explain the occurrence of cybercrime.
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Cyber Criminology
By:Dr. Sunowar Ameer
- (^) Cyber criminology, also known as online or digital criminology, is the study of criminal behavior in the context of the internet and digital technologies. It encompasses the investigation of cybercrimes, the analysis of criminal motivations in the digital space, and the development of strategies to prevent and combat these crimes.
Cybercrime and Criminological Theory begins with an introduction to cybercrime and virtual criminality.
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Routine Activities Theory:
- (^) This theory suggests that computer crime occurs when there is a convergence of three factors: a motivated offender, a suitable target (such as a vulnerable computer system), and the absence of capable guardians (such as effective cybersecurity measures).