The Psychology of Cyber Crime: Concepts and Principles

Download or read book The Psychology of Cyber Crime: Concepts and Principles written by Kirwan, Gráinne and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As more individuals own and operate Internet-enabled devices and more critical government and industrial systems rely on advanced technologies, the issue of cybercrime has become a crucial concern for both the general public and professionals alike. The Psychology of Cyber Crime: Concepts and Principles aims to be the leading reference examining the psychology of cybercrime. This book considers many aspects of cybercrime, including research on offenders, legal issues, the impact of cybercrime on victims, punishment, and preventative measures. It is designed as a source for researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of criminology, cyberpsychology, and forensic psychology, though it is also likely to be of significant interest to many students of information technology and other related disciplines.