Why e-commerce attracts fraud. Issue 10 (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whitehead, Ed
• Is Part Of: Computer fraud & security. Issue 10(2021)
• Page Start: 6
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: Computer crimes -- Periodicals; Computers -- Access control -- Periodicals; 364.168
• DOI: 10.1016/S1361-3723(21)00106-8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1361-3723

Abstract

Abstract : The rapid growth of online shopping is allowing businesses to generate revenue from the world of e-commerce. This sector is increasing its share of retail sales – e-commerce accounted for 7.4% of global retail sales in 2015, and by 2020 this had grown to 18%. Furthermore, projections suggest that this could increase to 21.8% by 2024. The trajectory of e-commerce highlights its significance and the need for businesses to innovate and prioritise online operations to improve shopping experiences and revenue.