Cybercrime and the Underground Hacker Subculture

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts related to cybercrime, the hacker subculture, and related societal implications.

What is Cybercrime often framed as?

Organized and subcultural forms of crime, structured around alternative systems of financial, cultural, and social capital.

What does 'illicit infrastructure' refer to?

Shared infrastructures that facilitate the sale of illicit services rather than skilled technical work.

What factors drive involvement in hacking according to cultural values and motivations?

The pursuit of profit, social capital, and political goals.

How has hacking evolved according to the concept of industrialization?

It has transitioned from tool-based involvement to service-based, exemplified by 'cybercrime-as-a-service'.

What is a key characteristic of illicit infrastructures?

They support a range of illegal activities without needing to be assembled anew for each use.

What is the relationship between boredom and engagement in hacking?

Boredom acts as a push factor, while excitement serves as a pull factor.

What was one significant finding about online behavior and security in the Netherlands?

Many users exhibit unsafe online behaviors, such as using weak passwords and downloading unsafe software.

What does the COM-B model analyze in the context of cyber behavior?

It analyzes factors influencing online safety including Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation.

What are 'money mules' in the context of cybercrime?

Individuals who facilitate financial crime by providing their bank accounts to criminals.

What is the 'Hansa Operation' known for?

A law enforcement operation that aimed to take over the Hansa online drug market to gather evidence and disrupt the market.

How do cybercriminals often enhance their operations?

By collaborating with ICT specialists, resulting in a 'cyber lift' effect where traditional crimes are maximized through digital means.

What main factors influence young hackers' decisions to report vulnerabilities through CVD?

Presence of CVD policy, severity of vulnerability, response handling by organizations, and recognition.