사이버금융범죄에 대한 경찰 관련 집단 간 위험 인식 차이 연구

Abstract

The rapid transition to a digital society and the growing trend of contactless interactions have led to a sharp increase in cyber financial crimes. These crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated as they exploit cutting-edge IT technologies. As contactless transactions grow more widespread, cyber financial crimes are becoming more meticulous, highlighting the growing importance of devising effective prevention and response strategies. This study aims to present a basic study on cyber financial crime perception based on the differences in perceptions of each group by comparing and analyzing the perceptions and responses of three groups of university students majoring in police administration, police trainees and current police officers. Based on the differences in awareness across these groups, the study proposes more effective crime prevention measures. A survey was conducted to comprehensively analyze these groups' awareness of the risks of cyber financial crimes, perceived frequency, severity of victimization, and fear of crime. The results indicate current police officers have a relatively lower level of awareness of the risks and fear of cyber financial crimes compared to the other groups. This highlights the need for more structured and practical education on cyber crimes. On the other hand, police trainees showed a high level of awareness of the latest IT technologies and crime tactics, as well as a higher fear of crime, reflecting how their education better incorporates current crime trends. The university students, being active users of social media and messaging platforms, exhibited higher perceived frequencies and fear of crimes like messenger phishing, which they encounter frequently in their daily lives. Across all groups, phishing was recognized as the most severe threat, and there was a shared concern about the seriousness of cyber financial crime victimization. Based on these findings, the study confirms the need for tailored education programs that can enhance the awareness of current police officers regarding cyber financial crimes and strengthen their practical response capabilities. It also emphasizes the necessity of improving policies and educational systems by considering the unique characteristics and awareness differences of each group. Ultimately, this research provides important implications for enhancing the ability of police organizations to respond to cyber crimes, contributing to the protection of citizens' property and safety.