How to Become a Cybercriminal?: An Explanation of Cybercrime Diffusion

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Author(s): Jean-Loup Richet (University of Nantes, France)
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 12
Source title: Human Behavior, Psychology, and Social Interaction in the Digital Era
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Anabela Mesquita (CICE – ISCAP/Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal & Algoritmi Centre, Minho University, Portugal)and Chia-Wen Tsai (Ming Chuan University, Taiwan)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8450-8.ch011

Keywords: Human Aspects of Technology / Information Science Reference / Social Sciences & Humanities

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The main purpose of this chapter is to illustrate a landscape of current literature in cybercrime taking into consideration diffusion of innovation theories and economic theory of competition. In this chapter, a narrative review of the literature was carried out, facilitators leading to cybercrime were explored and explained the diffusion of Cybercriminals' best practices. Cybercrime is compatible with young adults lifestyle (familiarity) and requires little knowledge. Moreover, barriers to entry related to costs (psychological, financial), risks and investments are low. This review provides a snapshot and reference base for academics and practitioners with an interest in cybercrime while contributing to a cumulative culture which is desired in the field. This chapter provides insights into barriers to entry into cybercrime and the facilitators of cybercrime.

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