A preliminary review of cyber-detection factors: offering from a systematic review

Anderson, A, Bryce, Joanne orcid iconORCID: 0000-0001-9144-2899, Ireland, Carol Ann orcid iconORCID: 0000-0001-7310-2903 and Ireland, Jane Louise orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-5117-5930 (2019) A preliminary review of cyber-detection factors: offering from a systematic review. Salus: An International Journal of Law Enforcement and Public Safety, 7 (1). pp. 88-107. ISSN 2202-5677

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Abstract

Aim
The current paper aims to provide a preliminary exploration of the characteristics associated with cyber-deception, by focusing on motivations for engagement and the psychological characteristics of those perpetrating such behaviour. It aims to further outline gaps in the literature and suggest what areas any potential model of cyber-deception could include to benefit future research.

Method
A systematic search of 11 databases was undertaken, with additional manual searching for relevant journals and sources. This was followed by data extraction and thematic analysis.

Results
A total of 21 studies were identified as meeting eligibility criteria. Six motivational themes emerged (i.e. acquiring attention and sympathy; a response to negative childhood experiences; preserving identity and presenting your ‘true’ self; to cause intentional harm and to pursue personal enjoyment; to exploit materially; deception as a stress-reliever in response to life strain), and one individual theme (i.e. perpetrator personality).

Conclusions
Perpetrator motivation included a varied range of factors, with more static characteristics (i.e. personality) less well captured in the literature. Future research could determine if psychological differences are of value or if the area is better understand through consideration of more dynamic (motivational) factors.


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