Cybercrime and Digital Criminology

Whilst mobile and social media benefit society in many ways, they have also given rise to a range of cybercrimes and online harms. In this subject we examine the origins, nature, and prevalence of a range of cybercrimes and online harms. Further, through considering cybercrimes in the context of recent debates within criminology, sociology, media studies and software studies, we consider the unique challenges of preventing and regulating these online forms of harm. Finally, we look at the opportunities the Internet provides for responding to crimes, through addressing how victims of crime have sought justice through social media and online activism. Topics covered in the course include hacking, revenge porn, online abuse, phishing, antisocial media, and illicit drug distribution through dark net cryptomarkets.

探讨网络犯罪现象与数字犯罪学。

• 1Appreciate how new media and technologies may generate new forms of crime and harm
• 2Understand and reflect upon key issues in regulating the Internet and policing cybercrime
• 3Understand a range of theories concerning cybercrime and online harms
• 4Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.