Examining a Transnational Problem: An Analysis of Computer Crime Victimization in Eight Countries From 1999 to 2001
Thomas J. Holt · International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice · 2003
Policymakers, the media, and governmental agencies suggest that computer crimes are on the rise, and have been for many years. Few countries produce the statistics and information needed to reinforce such claims, making it difficult to understand the scope of this issue. This research estimates the prevalence of computer crime victimization in eight countries, as well as the rates and changes that occur using the world on‐line population and each individual country population for the years 1999 to 2001. This analysis will also discuss the problems inherent in official statistics and current research on computer crimes.