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As a forensic psychologist with expertise in theoretical criminology, forensic psychology and the infant field of cyber psychology, I've devised a psychological, sociological & criminological construct for the expanding & unregulated dimension known as cyberspace. Over the course of several articles to follow in the coming weeks, I will present my theoretic construct I've termed iPredator. I hope to encourage others to exercise awareness and become proactive by educating their colleagues, friends and loved ones on the prospective hazards all online users face when interacting with digital technology without prowess or caution. I strongly believe iPredator is the modern-day criminal & psychological reprobate. This new breed of criminal, deviant, bully or aggressor uses digital technology and telecommunications to stalk, track and victimize their prey. Simply defined, iPredator is anyone who uses digital technology to abuse, assault, steal and victimize others. My goal, and I hope I can encourage this great country of ours to join in my campaign, is to educate the United States along with the rest of the planet on learning to be cognizant of iPredators that lurk inside cyberspace trolling to ill-treat online users who are vulnerable, discouraged or unaware of their presence. As I staunchly believe the pervasive expansion of the internet is beneficial to the entire planet, it is paramount a sustained educational and awareness campaign geared to all online users, starting from early childhood and carried through adulthood, begin immediately. Digital technology and telecommunications have the potential to create an international paradigm shift proudly termed a "global family network." The benefits to impoverished nations would be fantastic ranging from educational advancements to rapid emergency notification and preparation of impending natural disasters, famine and strife. To ensure this global evolution succeeds, all present and future online users must learn prevention and recognition of the potential dangers and societal detriments of cyber bullying, cyber stalking, cybercrime and online sexual predators. From a national security standpoint, governments and citizens alike need to develop structured strategies to mitigate cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. As I'll illustrate in a later article discussing my proposed 5PV factor model of iPredator, the symbolic equation is depicted as follows:

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This simplistic symbolic equation not only applies to all online users, but to state and federal governments as well compelled to design and institute homeland security measures with heavy emphasis on cyber defense and network security. For anyone who suspects October being Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) as overblown and/or political posturing, simply Google the 2011 Norton Cybercrime Report and I think you will concur with their "call to action." billion dollars lost to cybercrime in 24 countries over the past twelve months. Cybercrime is bigger than the global black market in marijuana, cocaine and heroin combined at billion dollars. If this doesn't encourage passive bystanders to initiate a cyber safety and prevention educational plan, I recommend the reader to Google the keyword phrases cyber bullying statistics, cyber stalking facts , online sexual predators or children internet pornography statistics. As all criminal, deviant and abusive elements of society are gradually permeating cyberspace, it is up to the citizens of America and other nations to become proactive in their efforts to stop iPredators from victimizes childr en, adults and senior

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Although there are no estimates to date on the quantities of iPredators skulking about online striving to abuse, victimize and steal from children and adults, I would venture to estimate the ratio is at least 1000 to 1. For every 1000 iPredators, there is 1 citizen, parent or professional actively engaged in a proactive activist association or working in their community to eradicate and bring to justice these degenerate iPredators. Clearly, the iPredators goal is to either initiate physical contact with their target victim(s) and/or pilfer their bank accounts and life savings. Without belaboring the reader with a plethora of statistics, provided are a few general statistics on the growth of the internet and the impact iPredators have had to date. As of 2011, Nielsen Online, International Telecommunications Union, GfK and World Population Stats estimate 2 billion people globally are internet users, having grown by 480% from 2000-2011. Despite its already significant presence, the number of internet users will continue to grow at an accelerated rate with the growth of mobile digital technology and the increasing popularity and importance of social media for all aspects of society. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) offers its 2010 Internet Crime Report, confirming cybercrime is an undeterred growing problem. Cybercrime, cyber bullying, cyber stalking, online sexual predators, online harassment and libel are matters growing quickly. Some relevant statistics are as follows:

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A Consumer Reports survey conducted in the US in early 2011 revealed the following statistic: One million children were harassed, threatened or subjected to other forms of cyber bullying on Facebook in the past year. According to the FBI, the number of online sexual predators is 750,000 and consistently growing every year. Child pornography is one of the fastest growing businesses online, and the content is becoming much worse. In 2008, Internet Watch Foundation found 1,536 individual child abuse domains. The 2006 British Crime Survey estimated up to 5 million people experience stalking each year. Although there are no official statistics on the percentage estimated of victims cyber stalked, experts predicted then in 2006 as they do now in 2011, cyber stalking is predicted to climb with the expansion of digital technology. According to a recent i-SAFE survey, half of adolescents have been cyber bullied, while the same number has engaged in cyber bullying. A truly alarming reality for children & teens still fragile in their need to be liked and accepted by their peers. In 2010, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received the second-highest number of complaints since its inception. IC3 also reached a major milestone in 2011 when it received its twomillionth complaint. On average, IC3 receives and processes 25,000 complaints per month. Released September 2011, the Norton 2011 Cybercrime Report revealed cybercrime cost adults 388 billion dollars. Cybercrime is bigger than the global black market in marijuana, cocaine & heroin combined at 288 billion dollars and approaching the value of all global drug trafficking at 411 billion dollars. Despite warnings from public and private institutions about the growth of iPredators encouraging parents to practice internet safety and cyber security, only 1/3 of households with internet access are actively protecting their children with filtering or blocking software on their home computers (Center for Missing and Exploited Children.) These statistics provided, are merely a "drop in the bucket" as it relates to the widespread growth and impact iPredators have on our communities across America and throughout all nations internationally. Focusing on the United States, the first step to reducing iPredator growth and the damage they cause

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begins with responsiveness. Awareness as a societal goal is an endeavor that can be achieved promptly by taking action within our communities and online. Taking action involves making a decision to becoming educated on iPredators and then participating in community activism locally and/or online. If time were available, both offline and online activism would be the most desirable. To achieve these objectives, it merely takes the will to do so and the determination to make a difference. If time or finances are restrictive, many reputable associations and organizations online that are proactive and passionate about their social activism are readily available. Being invested in my passion to one day initiate a sustained national prevention education campaign for America, I am involved with 100 or so organizations, associations and experts I monitor and learn from. If you're interested in getting started at becoming a proactive supporter of internet safety, cyber security, child welfare, education or professional development, I have compiled a brief list of entities you can start with that are reputable and I interact with them often. Jaemi Levine, Executive Director of Mothers Against Predators, Heaven's Halo, International Alliance Against Child Abuse, Nancy Ferrari Media, Abuse Freedom United, Spiritually Raw Foundation, King James Express For Kidz and Predator Magazine. All of these organizations and associations can be accessed via Facebook or can be found by doing a computer search. If you are an educator and seeking learning more about bullying issues, there is a website hosted by a New Jersey Teacher by the name of James H Burns who has compiled an enormous amount of information on bullying and cyber bullying available at his website, Bully Proof Class Room. If you are a professional interested in becoming involved in the forensic sciences, I highly recommend the American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI.) The organizations I've just listed, are all operated by professional men and women devoted to their missions of defending children, adults and our country from both iPredators and assailants residing within their communities. As encouraged earlier, the first step to becoming proactive is making the decision to be determined you will commit to a sustained effort. By engaging with these organizations and others, you will soon fall into the category of a proactive social activist American. I present to you a concept I hope one day is taught in every school to every child so they may travel through the digital universe aware and insulated from the dangers of iPredator. It is this definition that represents the entirety of all those who seek to hurt others online for various reasons.

iPredator: A child, adult or group who engages in psychological and/or physical victimization, theft or disparagement of others. They are motivated by; peer acceptance, malice, spite and criminal or deviant intent using digital technology, telecommunications or mobile devices. iPredators are driven by deviant sexual fantasies, aggressive desires for power and control, retribution, religious fanaticism, political reprisal, psychiatric illness, psychological distortions and personal or monetary gain. iPredators can be any age, either sex and are bound by neither socio-economic status nor racial/national heritage.

Dr. Michael Nuccitelli Dr. Michael Nuccitelli is a New York State licensed psychologist and certified forensic consultant. He completed his doctoral degree in clinical psychology in 1994 from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. In 1997, Dr. Nuccitelli became a licensed psychologist in New York State (License # 013009.) In 2006, he received the Certified Forensic Consultant designation from the American College of Forensic Examiners (Identification # 103110.) In September 2011, Dr. Nuccitelli established iPredator Inc. offering the private & public sectors educational and advisory services regarding internet predators, cybercrime & digital forensic psychology. By October 2011, Dr. Nuccitelli and iPredator Inc. will launch their website offering site visitors an incredible amount of information, education and advisory services. Over the last 25 years, Dr. Nuccitelli has worked in the mental health field in a variety of capacities with various clinical populations. Concurrent with his employment in mental health, Dr. Nuccitelli was a practicing psychologist for 10 years and worked in the field of forensic psychology conducting evaluations and consultation for attorneys and court systems. Dr. Nuccitelli has extensive career and academic experiences. His areas of expertise include forensic psychology, criminal psychology, theoretical criminology, digital/computer forensic psychology, human sexuality, psychiatric illness, psychological issues and developmental psychology. He is an avid follower of national & criminal news and enjoys educating the public by interacting with the media. Dr. Nuccitelli continues to investigate and expand his construct he has designed and trademarked called iPredator. He presently consults with the American College of Forensic Examiners to become the resource and hub for Americans seeking information on digital/computer forensics, internet predators, cyber security and training programs for the professional sector and law enforcement. Michael Nuccitelli Psy.D., C.F.C. NYS Licensed Psychologist Email: drnucc@hotmail.com Blog: www.DarkPsychology.co Scribd: www.scribd.com/ipredator Facebook: The iPredator Linked In: The iPredator Supporting Organization: ACFEI