Cyber Victimization by Hackers: A Criminological Analysis
@article{Odunze2018CyberVB, title={Cyber Victimization by Hackers: A Criminological Analysis}, author={D. Odunze}, journal={Public Policy and Administration Research}, year={2018}, volume={8}, pages={8-15} }
The pervasiveness of the World Wide Web (internet) with the easy flow of information means that there is no more privacy once an individual goes online whether to transact business or connect with friends. Any information put online leaves an electronic trail that can be used by internet criminals, such as hackers. The recent hacking of nude pictures of more than 100 Hollywood actresses due to an iCloud leak and other cases of romance and extortion scams targeting mainly women raises a digital… Expand
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