B. Dupont and C. Whelan (2021), Enhancing relationships between criminology and cybersecurity, Journal of Criminology, DOI: 10.1177/00048658211003925.  ‘Cybercrime’ is an umbrella concept used by criminologists to refer to traditional crimes that are enhanced via the use of networked technologies (i.e. cyber-enabled crimes) and newer forms of crime that would not exist without networked technologies (i.e. cyber-dependent crimes). Cybersecurity […] Lire la suite

B. Dupont and J. Lusthaus (2021), Countering distrust in illicit online networks: the dispute resolution strategies of cybercriminals, Social Science Computer Review, DOI: 10.1177/0894439321994623. The core of this article is a detailed investigation of the dispute resolution system contained within Darkode, an elite cybercriminal forum. Extracting the dedicated disputes section from within the marketplace, where users can report […] Lire la suite

B. Dupont (2020), La cybercriminalité au temps de la COVID-19, Options Politiques, 21 juillet. La pandémie à laquelle nous faisons face depuis le début de l’année 2020 a révélé de manière frappante la nature polymorphe des crises contemporaines, qui se propagent rapidement selon une logique multisectorielle et multiniveaux. En effet, la crise sanitaire s’est diffusée […] Lire la suite

As technology access and use evolves across demographic groups and regions of the world, the threat posed by its misuse will continue to grow. Research examining the phenomena of cybercrime, or the misuse of technology in order to offend, is vital to increase our understanding of the nature of offender behavior, correlates of victimization, and […] Lire la suite

B. Dupont (2019), The cyber-resilience of financial institutions: significance and applicability, Journal of Cybersecurity, 5 (1), 1-17. Abstract: The growing sophistication, frequency and severity of cyberattacks targeting financial sector institutions highlight their inevitability and the impossibility of completely protecting the integrity of critical computer systems. In this context, cyber-resilience offers an attractive complementary alternative to […] Lire la suite

T. Holt, and B. Dupont (2018), Exploring the factors associated with rejection from a closed cybercrime community, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, DOI: 10.1177/0306624X18811101. Résumé: Research examining the illicit online market for cybercrime services operating via web forums, such as malicious software, personal information, and hacking tools, has greatly improved our understanding of the practices of […] Lire la suite

M. Bérubé, and B. Dupont (2018), Mujahideen mobilization: Examining the evolution of the global jihadist movement’s communicative action repertoire, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2018.1513689. Résumé: Drawing on Tilly’s notion of “repertoire of action,” this article shows how the evolution of the global jihadist movement’s communicative action repertoire has increased the potential resonance of its discourse. It foresees the construction […] Lire la suite

Desjardins est fier de vous inviter les 9 et 15 mai prochain, à Laval et à Québec, pour un événement dédié à la sécurité et la fraude pour les petites et moyennes entreprises. Benoit Dupont y participera à titre de panéliste et le Serene-Risc aura un kiosque pour présenter son matériel de formation. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://forum-sf.com/. Lire la suite

Over the last two decades, the prevalence of cybercrime has increased rapidly and has become part of the everyday life of citizens. The planed Conference will focus on the human factor in cybercrimes and address the interaction between end-users, criminal actors, and the institutional environment. The 1st annual conference on the human factor in cybercrime […] Lire la suite

F. Fortin, S. Paquette, and B. Dupont (2018), From online to offline sexual offending: Episodes and obstacles, Aggression and Violent Behavior, 39, 33-41. Résumé: Script theory explains how different types of crime may be committed in a particular sequence. While researchers have traditionally been interested in crimes against property and crimes against persons, this study analyzes a new […] Lire la suite