Countering Distrust in Illicit Online Networks: The Dispute Resolution Strategies of Cybercriminals

Dupont, Benoît; Lusthaus, Jonathan

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“…In this new environment, cyber-security is gaining special relevance, just like the innovations that are rapidly appearing in this new digital market. Speed, mobility, data and information exchange are also exploited by those who seek to profit from them fraudulently, the so-called cyber-criminals [4]. Among these fraudulent activities, the theft of personal data, phishing, attempted fraud or the blocking of web services are the order of the day when it comes to cyber-security [5].…”

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E-Commerce Calls for Cyber-Security and Sustainability: How European Citizens Look for a Trusted Online Environment

D’Adamo¹

2021

Sustainability

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The pandemic has changed the citizens’ behavior, inducing them to avoid any real contact. This has given an incredible impulse to e-commerce; however, the complexity of the topic has not yet been adequately explored in the literature. To fill this gap, this study has a twofold purpose: (1) to investigate how European countries comparatively perform in e-commerce, and (2) to describe what are the most important challenges for the further expansion of e-commerce. To this end, we adopted a hybrid methodology based on multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and a Likert scale survey. The first method allows to us rank the e-commerce performance of different European countries, while the second one looks at the problems and barriers that characterize online shopping. The results of the study show that European countries have different sensitivities to the issue of cyber-security, and among them it is possible to identify three groups with different levels of attention to the critical issues of e-commerce. The Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark belong to the group of countries most responsive to e-commerce. This request is part of a broader framework of transition toward sustainable development, i.e., a reliable digital environment where citizens and businesses can exercise their rights and freedoms in complete security. Finally, from a theoretical perspective, this paper adds a new baseline to the literature on the state of the art of e-commerce in Europe that addresses the effects of the pandemic. From a managerial point of view, decision makers can find in the results of this analysis a support for the setting of business strategies for the expansion of firms in certain markets and guidance for public authorities when defining regulatory policies for e-commerce.

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E-Commerce Calls for Cyber-Security and Sustainability: How European Citizens Look for a Trusted Online Environment

D’Adamo¹

2021

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“…The main advantage of AI in cyber security is its ability to defend against complex attacks [88]. Today, cybercriminals are honing their skills and developing more complex methods of attack capable of yielding greater rewards [91]. This compares to attacks in the past that typically consisted of simple trojans and viruses.…”

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Security and Privacy for Low Power IoT Devices on 5G and Beyond Networks: Challenges and Future Directions

2023

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The growth in the use of small sensor devices, commonly known as the Internet of Things (IoT), has resulted in unprecedented amounts of data being generated and captured. With the rapidly growing popularity of personal IoT devices, the collection of personal data through such devices has also increased exponentially. To accommodate the anticipated growth in connected devices, researchers are now investigating futuristic network technologies that are capable of processing large volumes of information at much faster speeds. However, the introduction of innovative network technologies coupled with existing vulnerabilities of personal IoT devices and insufficient device security standards is resulting in new challenges for the security of data collected on these devices. While existing research has focused on the technical aspects of security vulnerabilities and solutions in either network or IoT technologies separately, this paper thoroughly investigates common aspects impacting IoT security on existing and futuristic networks, including human-centric issues and the mechanisms that can lead to loss of confidentiality. By undertaking a comprehensive literature review of existing research, this article has identified five key areas that impact IoT security for futuristic next generation networks. Furthermore, by extensively analysing each area, the article reports on conclusive findings and future research opportunities for IoT privacy and security for the next generation of network technologies.

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“…Dupont and Lusthaus ( in press ) examine the dispute resolution system used by the members of Darkode, one of the world’s most exclusive cybercrime forums until its takedown in 2015. Despite the vetting process used to screen for the most reliable and capable members, the overall level of complaints remained high.…”

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“…This special issue originates from the Leiden conference, organized in 2019 by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the Hague University of Applied Sciences, and where five of the seven articles included in this volume were first presented and discussed (Banerjee et al, 2022;Burruss et al, 2021;Cross & Layt, 2022;Dupont & Lusthaus, 2022;van der Bruggen & Blokland, 2022). Two more articles were submitted independently but reflect the same concern for a deeper understanding of the role the human factor plays in cybercrime, with a particular focus on victims' experiences and needs (Borwell et al, 2022;Fissell et al, 2022).…”

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The Human Factor of Cybercrime

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Holt

2021

Social Science Computer Review

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This volume highlights the central role of the human factor in cybercrime and the need to develop a more interdisciplinary research agenda to understand better the constant evolution of online harms and craft more effective responses. The term “human factor” is understood very broadly and encompasses individual, institutional, and societal dimensions. It covers individual human behaviors and the social structures that enable collective action by groups and communities of various sizes, as well as the different types of institutional assemblages that shape societal responses. This volume is organized around three general themes whose complementary perspectives allow us to map the complex interplay between offenders, machines, and victims, moving beyond static typologies to offer a more dynamic analysis of the cybercrime ecology and its underlying behaviors. The contributions use quantitative and qualitative methodologies and bring together researchers from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Australia, and Canada.

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Countering Distrust in Illicit Online Networks: The Dispute Resolution Strategies of Cybercriminals

Cited by 10 publications

References 60 publications

E-Commerce Calls for Cyber-Security and Sustainability: How European Citizens Look for a Trusted Online Environment

E-Commerce Calls for Cyber-Security and Sustainability: How European Citizens Look for a Trusted Online Environment

Security and Privacy for Low Power IoT Devices on 5G and Beyond Networks: Challenges and Future Directions

The Human Factor of Cybercrime

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