Forensic Cyberpsychology and the Human Side of Cybercrime - The Mind Behind the Screen

This book provides readers with an insightful and nuanced look at the human component of cybercrime. James MacDowell delves into the intriguing domain of forensic cyberpsychology by exploring the complex relationship between humans and technology in the realm of cybercrime.
This groundbreaking work illuminates the motivations, behaviors, and thought processes of both perpetrators and their targets using psychological analysis and real-world case studies. As the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds continue to blur, understanding and addressing this topic demands a nuanced approach. This book demystifies the multifaceted nature of cybercrime, investigates the duality of technological innovation, and provides practical strategies to mitigate cybercrime in an ever-evolving threat landscape. From explaining the tactics underpinning common schemes to discussing the emotional impact of exploitation, it delivers an extensive and innovative analysis of the human factor in cybercrime to support combating digital threats in an increasingly connected world.
This book will be a vital resource for forensic psychologists, law enforcement professionals, business leaders and the public in their efforts to better predict, mitigate, and respond to complex threats in the cyber arena.

List of contents

1. Introduction
2. Foundations of Cyberpsychology and Cybercrime
3. Anatomy of Cybercrime
4. Convergence of Technology & Psychology
5. The Duality of Technological Innovation
6. Evolution & Transformation of Cybercrime
7. Psychological Drivers of Perpetrating Cybercrime
8. Deceptive Tactics in Cybercrime
9. Psychological Catalysts & Impacts
10. Mitigating Cybercrime through Psychological Insights
11. Anticipating the Future of Cybercrime
12. Why Security Awareness Training Often Falls Short

Product details

• Authors: McDowell James
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 27.01.2026
• EAN: 9781041091592
• ISBN: 978-1-041-09159-2
• No. of pages: 158
• Series: Current Issues in Cyberpsychology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; PSYCHOLOGY / Forensic Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social, group or collective psychology, Criminal or forensic psychology, Legal aspects of criminology, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Computer fraud & hacking, Computer fraud and hacking, Criminology: legal aspects, TRUE CRIME / Cybercrime