The Simple Economics of Cybercrimes

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Nir B. Kshetri, Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: The characteristics of cybercriminals, cybercrime victims, and law enforcement agencies have a reinforcing effect on each other, leading to a vicious circle of cybercrime. The author builds on key elements of this circle to assess a hacker's cost-benefit calculus, and suggests possible mechanisms for combating cybercrime

Additional Information

Publication
IEEE Security and Privacy
Language: English
Date: 2006
Keywords
cybercrime, computer security

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