Malicious Spam Distribution

A Routine Activities Approach

Dados Bibliográficos

ID2153453
AutoresRobert C Perkins (0000-0003-2845-5536, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, autor correspondente), C Jordan Howell (0000-0003-4443-5068, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA), Cassandra E Dodge (University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA), Cassandra Dodge (0000-0003-1956-6904, University of South Florida), George W Burru (0000-0002-1148-7446, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA), David Maimon (0000-0003-1492-2762, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA)
Ano2022
Volume43
Fascículo2
Páginas196-212
Data de publicação2022-02-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoDeviant Behavior (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0163-9625 • E-ISSN: 1521-0456
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01639625.2020.1794269
OpenAlexW3042378036
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas7
Referências citadas60

The distribution of malicious spam occurs in substantial numbers around the globe and can function as a precursor to serious forms of cybercrime. Yet to date, no known study has employed criminological theory to gain insight into the macro-correlates of malicious spam victimization. To address this gap in the literature, the current study utilizes data gathered from multiple sources to assess whether variables derived from routine activity theory are associated with malicious spam victimization at the country-level. Findings indicate that multiple measures of target suitability increase the amount of malicious spam a country receives. Specifically, corruption, political freedom, gross domestic product, and being an Asian nation are associated with an increase in malicious spam victimization. Capable guardianship, however, does not decrease the amount of malicious spam a country receives, and in some instances, is associated with an increase. Theoretical and policy implications are discussed

Business · Computer security · Cybercrime · Globe · Internet privacy · Language change · Legal guardian · Phishing · Political science · The Internet · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance · Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies · Law · Psychology · Spam and Phishing Detection