Course HackThe Psychology of CybercrimeBy The Open University, Axelle Philippon
In a Nutshell
In The Psychology of Cybercrime, students are asked to examine the psychological motivations of cybercriminals, the impact on their victims, and ways in which cybercrime can be combatted.
Favorite Quote
Up to a third of humanity has access to the Internet and an increasing proportion of them have come to depend on it ... And inevitably among those two and a half billion souls there are some you might want to steer well clear of.
Unnamed interviewer, Danger from the Download
Introduction
With just a few clicks, the internet allows us to connect with friends across the globe or find new and exciting information.
But the online world isn't always secure; hackers, trolls, and scammers all lurk in the dark corners of the web.
To stop yourself from becoming a victim of cybercrime, it's important to stay informed and alert.
Dr. Axelle Phillippon is a senior teaching fellow at the University of Portsmouth who specializes in crimes committed online.
In The Psychology of Cybercrime, Dr. Phillippon gives her students the tools to understand and prevent various types of cybercrime and its effect on its victims.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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