Cybercrime during the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic (2019-2022) : evolutions, adaptations, consequences / edited by Daniel Ventre, Hugo Loiseau.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ventre, Daniel, editor.

Loiseau, Hugo, 1974- editor.

Series:

Information systems, web and pervasive computing series.

Cybersecurity set ; v. 3.

Information systems, web and pervasive computing series

Cybersecurity set ; volume 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer crimes.

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023.

Computer security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages)

Place of Publication:

London, England : ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had an undeniable impact on cybercrime. The initial crisis quickly became a global catastrophe with multiple consequences in economics, health, and political and social fields. This book explores how this global emergency has influenced cybercrime. Indeed, since feeding off new vulnerabilities, thanks to the effects of the pandemic crisis in various states around the world, cybercrime has increased and evolved.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Evolution of Cybercrime During the Covid-19 Crisis

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Observing the evolution of cybercrime

1.2.1. Leveraging annual data: the case of India

1.2.2. Leveraging monthly data

1.2.3. Leveraging weekly data: the case of China

1.3. Has the global geography of cyberattacks changed?

1.4. Conclusion

1.5. Appendix

1.5.1. Cybercrime tools: malware

1.5.2. CVSS as indicators of vulnerability levels

1.5.3. Heterogeneity and complexity of cybercrime typologies

1.5.4. Attitude of companies toward cyber risks: the case of the United Kingdom

1.6. References

Chapter 2. The SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic Crisis and the Evolution of Cybercrime in the United States and Canada

2.1. Introduction

2.2. The impacts of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

2.3. Cybercrime and SARS-CoV-2

2.3.1. Targets and victims

2.3.2. Malicious actors

2.3.3. Cyberspace: a propitious environment for cybercrime

2.4. The evolution of cybercrime in North America during the pandemic

2.4.1. The United States

2.4.2. Canada

2.5. Discussion

2.6. Conclusion

2.7. Acknowledgments

2.8. References

Chapter 3. Online Radicalization as Cybercrime: American Militancy During Covid-19

3.1. Introduction

3.2. A new typology of cybercrime

3.3. Internet connectivity and violent militancy

3.4. The pre-pandemic domestic threat landscape

3.5. The domestic threat landscape of the pandemic

3.6. Pandemic accelerationism

3.7. From virtual to real-life criminality

3.8. Online radicalization during Covid-19

3.9. A new methodological paradigm for online radicalization?

3.10. Conclusion: meta-radicalization as cybercrime

3.11. References.

Chapter 4. Cybercrime in Brazil After the Covid-19 Global Crisis: An Assessment of the Policies Concerning International Cooperation for Investigations and Prosecutions

4.1. Introduction: Brazilian cybercrime and the Covid crisis impact

4.2. Cybercrime in the literature and the Brazilian case

4.3. A theoretical model for international cooperation

4.4. The evolution of cybercrime in Brazil

4.5. The evolution of the Brazilian legal system concerning cybercrime and its connection to the international regime

4.6. Managing international cooperation without having the best tools

4.7. Difficulties with cooperation: joints, mortises, and notches

4.8. Conclusion: what to expect from the future?

4.9. References

4.10. Appendix: List of interviews and questions

Chapter 5. Has Covid-19 Changed Fear and Victimization of Online Identity Theft in Portugal?

5.1. Introduction

5.2. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on cybercrime

5.3. Evolution of cybercrime in Portugal

5.4. Online identity theft (OIT)

5.4.1. Definition and modus operandi

5.4.2. RAT applied to cyberspace

5.4.3. Individual variables and OIT victimization

5.5. Fear of (online) crime

5.5.1. Determinants of fear of (online) crime

5.6. The present study

5.6.1. Measures

5.6.2. Results

5.6.3. Variables associated with online victimization and fear of identity theft

5.7. Conclusion

5.8. References

Chapter 6. A South African Perspective on Cybercrime During the Pandemic

6.1. Introduction

6.1.1. Background to South Africa and the pandemic

6.1.2. Methodology

6.2. International rankings

6.3. Cybercrime and related legislation

6.4. Cybersecurity incidents

6.4.1. Ransomware

6.4.2. Scams and fraud

6.4.3. System intrusions and data breaches

6.4.4. Disinformation and malicious communications

6.4.5. Other.

6.5. Discussion

6.6. Conclusion

6.7. References

List of Authors

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-394-22634-9

1-394-22632-2

OCLC:

1391113653