Introduction: Trust and crime in information societies (original) (raw)

The introduction discusses the complex relationship between cyber trust and crime prevention in information societies, emphasizing how the evolving structure of cyberspace leads to unpredictable behaviors that complicate crime prevention efforts. Highlighting the UK government's Foresight project on Cyber Trust and Crime Prevention, the authors underscore the need for cross-disciplinary research to develop effective strategies that enhance trustworthiness in cyberspace and address fundamental safety and security issues. A key conclusion is that current scientific evidence regarding these topics is lacking, necessitating collaborative research to better understand and improve crime prevention measures.