Group differences in cybercrime victimization from a routine activities perspectiv

Cybercrime has become one of the most detrimental crimes in the world, with immense financial and human costs. Despite this, cybercrime is still a relatively new phenomenon and thus lacks large scale studies into the risks and protective factors associated with cybercrime victimization. This study uses Routine Activities Theory as a basis to determine if internet exposure, as well as internet attitudinal traits, affect victimization. It then subsamples the data to determine if different groups are affected by these predictors differently. Results indicate support for Routine Activities Theory, finding that increased internet exposure, as well as internet attitudinal traits of increased knowledge, concern, and confidence about cybercrime increase cybercrime victimization. Group level differences were found in these predictors.