'Recommended.' J. Albanese, CHOICE
Ever wondered who lurks in the shadows of the internet's vast landscape, balancing opportunity and risk? 'The Cyber Predators' takes you on a revealing journey into the enigmatic world of dark triad/tetrad personalities: psychopaths, Machiavellians, and narcissists, sadists, tackling the urgent issue of online crime as a global crisis. Drawing from cutting-edge research, this book synthesizes knowledge, exploring the motives and tactics that distinguish dark triad/tetrad individuals. Offering unique expertise, it serves as an essential reference for scholars, practitioners, and the public, distinguishing itself with its consolidated and up-to-date approach. Navigating through diverse digital realms—from social media addiction to cyberbullying, hacking, and workplace deviance—this book unravels the complex interplay between dark triad/tetrad personalities and cyber misconduct. Ideal for postgraduate students, it provides interdisciplinary insight, drawing from various scientific fields, making it a valuable resource for understanding cybercrime and its perpetrators.
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Preface; 1. Dark personalities and cyber misconduct – the new territory; 2. The dark triad/tetrad and social networking addicition; 3. Dark triad/tetrad on Facebook and other social networks; 4. Dark triad/tetrad and hate behaviors: cyberaggression and cyberbullying; 5. Dark triad/tetrad and hate behaviors: cyberstalking and trolling; 6. The dark triad/tetrad is above the law: cybercrime; 7. The dark triad/tetrad and romantic relationships in cyberspace; 8. The dark triad/tetrad and workplace cyber deviance; 9. Conceptual and practical implications.
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Focusing on dark personalities perpetrating cybercrime and deviance.Provides valuable awareness of this growing phenomenon.
Product details
ISBN
9781009416863
Published
2024-04-18
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Weight
750 gr
Height
235 mm
Width
159 mm
Thickness
27 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
412
Author