Primers on Adventurous Psychology and Risk Perception Bias among Cybercrime Helpers

Abstract

In the context of the growing prevalence of the Internet, the incidence of cybercrime is increasing at a rapid pace. This has led to the emergence of cybercrime helpers, who have become a significant and pervasive phenomenon that cannot be overlooked. This paper addresses the psychological characteristics of those who engage in cybercrime. A combination of literature study and empirical research allows for a preliminary analysis of the risk-taking psychology and risk perception bias of cybercrime helpers. It also provides new ideas and directions for the study of curbing cybercrime and offers prevention and intervention strategies targeting the psychological level of low-age and social individuals. The study revealed that the risk-taking psychology and risk perception bias of cybercrime helpers are closely intertwined, influencing each other to prompt criminal behaviour. The findings offer implementation strategies with practical value for cybercrime governance.