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Data Thieves in Action

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity ((PSCYBER))

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This chapter introduces the problem of stolen data markets as a consequence of the digital economy that now dominates society. Prior research studies on stolen data markets are discussed, along with their overlap with other electronic illicit markets like the Silk Road. The data for this book is described in detail. The focus is on a sample of threads from 13 forums operating around the world whose users communicate in Russian and English languages. The structure of the book is also elaborated chapter by chapter.

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  1. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA

    Thomas J. Holt

  2. East Carolina University, Greenville, USA

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  3. Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA

    Yi-Ting Chua

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Holt, T.J., Smirnova, O., Chua, YT. (2016). Introduction. In: Data Thieves in Action. Palgrave Studies in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-58904-0_1

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