Weaponization of Conscience in Cybercrime and Online Fraud: A Novel Systems Theory
<|reference_start|>Weaponization of Conscience in Cybercrime and Online Fraud: A Novel Systems Theory: This article introduces the concept of weaponization of conscience as a complex system and tactic employed by fraudsters to camouflage their activity, coerce others, or to deceive their victims. This study adopts a conceptual approach, drawing from the theoretical underpinnings of military propaganda and psychological operations doctrines and adapting them to serve as a lens through which to understand and defend against weaponization of conscience.<|reference_end|>
@article{espinoza2024weaponization,
    title={Weaponization of Conscience in Cybercrime and Online Fraud: A Novel
  Systems Theory},
    author={Michelle Espinoza},
    journal={Scientific Bulletin 29 (2024) 17-25},
    year={2024},
    doi={10.2478/bsaft-2024-0003},
    archivePrefix={arXiv},
    eprint={2403.14667},
    primaryClass={cs.CR cs.CY}
}