Description
Social Networking as a Criminal Enterprise explores the dark side of digital connectivity, investigating how criminals exploit social media platforms for illegal activities. The authors, Catherine D. Marcum and George E. Higgins, analyze various forms of cybercrime, online fraud, exploitation, and harassment that occur within social networking environments.
This comprehensive work examines the vulnerabilities in social platforms that enable criminal behavior, from identity theft and financial crimes to predatory conduct and organized criminal networks. The book addresses the challenges law enforcement faces in combating these digital crimes and discusses the role of platform design, user behavior, and regulatory frameworks in preventing abuse.
Essential for criminologists, law enforcement professionals, cybersecurity experts, and anyone concerned about online safety, this text provides evidence-based insights into emerging criminal trends in the digital age and strategies for mitigation and prevention.
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