Essays about: "scams"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word scams.

  1. 1. Characterizing Bitcoin Use For Illicit Activities

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Hampus Rosenquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Bitcoin; illicit; characterization; bitcoin abuse; crypto; cryptocurrencies; cryptocurrency; Bitcoin; illegalt; illegal; olagligt; karaktärisering; bitcoinmissbruk; krypto; kryptovaluta; kryptovalutor;

    Abstract : Bitcoin's decentralized nature enables reasonably anonymous exchange of money outside of the authorities' control. This has led to Bitcoin being popular for various illegal activities, including scams, ransomware attacks, money laundering, black markets, etc. READ MORE

  3. 2. Scams and Counter-Scams: An Investigation Into the Deception Tactics of Phone Scammers and Scambaiters

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Elina Werther; [2023]
    Keywords : scamming; scambaiting; scam calls; victimhood; performances; manipulation; ideal victim s ; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the techniques that scammers and scambaiters use in phone conversations to deceive each other and accomplish their respective goals. Seeing how the number of people losing money to scams continues to rise every year, there is an urgent need for more research to raise awareness of common scam tactics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Goncharov and Collaborative Storytelling : How Tumblr Invented a Fake Martin Scorsese Movie

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Anna Birna Turner; [2023]
    Keywords : goncharov; tumblr; transmedia; storytelling; ARG; social media; fandom;

    Abstract : Online fandoms are capable of various feats; from influencing the TV shows they watch to funding half-baked convention scams, Tumblr fandoms in particular are infamous across the internet. Their chaotic and intense nature simultaneously leads to intense bouts of creative activity, pumping hundreds of thousands of fan works into the Tumblr ecosystem every year. READ MORE

  5. 4. What are Users Willing to Comply With to Avoid Phishing? : An Interview-based Case Study

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Jennifer Bårman; [2023]
    Keywords : User perspective; Phishing; Spear-phishing; Security; Cyber-security; Information security; Learning; Education; Usable security; User awareness; Användarperspektiv; Nätfiske; Riktat nätfiske; Säkerhet; Cybersäkerhet; Informationssäkerhet; Lärande; Utbildning; Användarsäkerhet; Användarmedvetenhet;

    Abstract : Phishing (nätfiske) fortsätter att vara ett av de vanligaste hoten för användare på Internet. På grund av detta så har mycket forskning gjorts på säkerhetsåtgärder för att identifiera och stoppa nätfiske. READ MORE

  6. 5. The ideal use of NFT in Metaverse - A Systematic literature review

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Khalil Al-Towhi; [2023]
    Keywords : metaverse; scams; fraud; NFT; smart contract; oracle nodes; blockchain; systematic literature review;

    Abstract : It has become possible to say that the metaverse is a great opportunity for investment and trade, as it provides massive financial returns. The metaverse is the next evolution in social connection and the successor to the mobile internet. READ MORE