There have been a few headlines lately reporting how blockchain technology and smart contracts will add an astounding business value. For instance, McKinsey reports that blockchain-based smart contracts can save nearly $50 Billion in B2B transactions. Further, Accenture suggests that...

By all accounts, the global cybercrime industry is significantly bigger than most of the major and well-known underground and underworld industries. This editorial highlights some of the major themes of this special issue on Global Cybersecurity of the Journal of Global Information Technology...

There is a growing consensus that nations bear increasing responsibility for enhancing cybersecurity. A related recent trend has been the adoption of long-term strategic plans to help deter, protect, and defend against cyber threats. These national cybersecurity strategies outline a nation’s...

There exists a widespread and uncritical assumption that the internet and society have been brought to their knees by Mafia-driven organised crime groups. Yet, this rhetorical narrative is not supported by research into the organisation of online crime groupings which finds that the organisation...