Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. | CPA Keynote Presentation

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. CPA Keynote Presentation

Dark Side of Cyberspace: iPredator

November 3, 2016

8:00am-3:00pm

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Thank you to the Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) for inviting me to present iPredator and its related constructs. Words cannot express my appreciation. I am honored that CPA views my work to be fitting enough for a keynote presentation, followed by a full day of training. Their invitation is the first step in our mission to introduce internet safety and online assailant awareness to the nation. Thank you CPA for affording me this opportunity.

I would also like to thank my friends, associates and colleagues for supporting my work within the realm of social media profiling, online assailant identification and Information Age psychodynamics. Without their help and guidance, the vision of bringing our work to America would remain a distant fantasy. It is now safe to say that my dream has become a reality.

A special thanks are given to our internet safety volunteer network known as CAIN (Cyber Attack Investigation Network). CAIN and our volunteer work have schooled me in the ways online assailants use social media to their benefit. The content we have witnessed, monitored and reported are at times beyond sadistic.

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Thank You CPA

In addition to my keynote presentation introducing iPredator, CPA has carved out a full day of training. Combined with the keynote and having a full day with break-out sessions and typology specific discussions, I will be discussing the following topics:

  • iPredator, iPredator Typologies and Dark Psychology
  • Troll Triad, Predatory Trolls and Internet Defamation
  • Phantasist, ODDOR, Online Psychopaths & Internet Addiction
  • Online Victimization Dynamics & InfoAge Psychopathology
  • Cyberspace is an Extension of Human Consciousness
  • Role of Information Age Psychologists, Law Enforcement & Educators
  • Psychodynamics of the Information Age Child & Cyberbullying

As part of my introduction to these areas, I will be providing real-world case studies of both stories of online users who I have helped and my own present and past history of being cyber attacked. Also included will be cases from our CAIN volunteer communities.

Interested parties can click on the attached CPA invitation letter to confirm this event and the areas discussed. As you will read, the CPA is fully aware of the online assailants, Phantasists and trolls possibly contacting them. As I recommend to all public speakers, it is now necessary to inform speaking engagement hosts of those who may contact them with their felonious nonsense. “Welcome to the Information Age!”

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Again, thank you to the CPA for hosting this full day event. I am humbled, yet excited with anticipation at the same time. As a NYS licensed psychologist, I am proud to know that a psychological association is hosting this formal speaking engagement. The Information Age is a mere 30-40 years old, but the psychological impact upon humanity is unremarkable. I can attest to this reality evidenced by the increase in calls I receive from those who have been cyber attacked.

Dark Side of Cyberspace: iPredator

Living at the beginning of the Information Age, humanity is the proverbial novice floating upon unchartered digital waters. For the sake of the InfoAge child, society must address the growth of iPredator. It is time for the dark side of cyberspace to be introduced to the concepts of justice, failure and accountability.

“As the Information Age evolves, trust has become a rare commodity and betrayal flows like water. It is never too late to inject mutual respect and common decency into the ass of cyberspace.” Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. (2016)

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. is a NYS licensed psychologist, cyberpsychology researcher and online safety educator. In 2009, Dr. Nuccitelli finalized his dark side of cyberspace concept called iPredator. Since 2010, he has advised those seeking information about cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cybercriminal minds, internet addiction and his Dark Psychology concept. By day Dr. Nuccitelli is a practicing psychologist, clinical supervisor and owner of MN Psychological Services, PLLC. After work and on the weekends, he volunteers helping online users who have been cyber-attacked. Dr. Nuccitelli’s is always available to interested parties and the media at no cost. This website and everything created by Dr. Nuccitelli is educational, free and public domain.

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iPredator Awareness Images by Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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iPredator Awareness Images

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

You and I may not feel it, but we are all at the beginning of the Information Age. Like a double-edged sword, the advantages and disadvantages of Information and Communications Technology are clear. If someone says to me again, “Dr. Nuccitelli, what do you want us to do, turn off the internet?”, I think I will throw my digital devices out the window. For the record, I love cyberspace and grateful for its many benefits. What I don’t understand is how little is being done to teach children and the rest of society about the dark side of cyberspace and the typologies of iPredator.

At times, it feels like society has buried its head in the sand in relationship to internet safety and cyber-attack prevention. It is truly unfortunate that most online users do not pay attention to information security and cyber-attack prevention until they, their loved ones or wallet are cyber attacked. Not only do I think basic internet safety, Digital Citizenship and how to conduct oneself in cyberspace be taught in schools, but it should be a national priority. For now, the best we can do, for those of us who give a damn, is to encourage awareness.

To achieve this aim, pasted below are twenty images and quotes to help think about how to protect yourself, loved ones and business. All the images are free to download, share and edit for educational purposes. For most devices, simply right click on the image and click “save as” to download to your device. No personal information or email address is required to print out or save. I present you my novice graphic design skills and philosophical ramblings.

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Cyberbullying

“Classic bullying attacks a child’s physical attributes, minority status and vulnerabilities. Cyberbullying does the same but uses information technology in a relentless manner to devastate a child.”

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Cyberstalker

“In order to become a cyberstalker, one must either feel rejected, angry, powerful or misunderstood.”

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Cyberspace

“If you spend too much time in cyberspace without calm, you are bound to project your insecurities and skewed perceptions upon others.”

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Online Psychopaths

“If an online user is quick to judge, shameless and defines him or herself as an expert before being honored as one; they are quite possibly a psychopath.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Dark Side of Cyberspace

“The dark side of cyberspace is the manifestation of, and theatre for, the dark side of human consciousness using information technology as the stage.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Cyber Attacks

“For those who spend time, energy and resources cyber attacking others, they are either ideologically driven, cloaking their past or a combination of both.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Cybercriminal Minds

“Cyberspace allows our darkest fantasies to be fueled by the likeminded. Once validated, they are one step closer to becoming reality.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Cyberbullied

“The cyberbullied child is at a higher risk of harming themselves or others when primary caregivers are ignorant to the power information technology has upon their psyche.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Online Predators

“Online predators target children to fulfill deviant fantasies or for child pornography profit. What they fail to realize is that in cyberspace, law enforcement and proactive citizens are waiting to deliver justice.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Veil of Anonymity

“Given the veil of anonymity is easily worn in cyberspace, accountability evaporates for the online assailant (aka, iPredator).”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Information

“Soon, information will become the most lethal & feared weapon. More valuable than diamonds and intoxicating like morphine.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Predatory Trolls

“If not dealt with, the predatory type of internet troll will lead judicial systems of all nations to make online defamation a criminal act.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Cybercrime

“The Internet of Things (aka, IoT) is just around the corner with cybercrime and privacy being the two greatest digital hurdles for machine-to-machine communications.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Online Harassment

“Online harassment is peppered with victim blaming for the target and self-satisfaction for the assailant.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Cyber Terrorism

“When information becomes the most lethal & feared weapon, cyber terrorism will be a priority for all nations.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Cyberstalking

“Different than online surveillance and monitoring, cyberstalking is fear personified for online users, their loved ones and lifestyle.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Cyberstealth

“Cyberstealth is not just one of three criteria used to determine if an online user is an iPredator. It is the digital application of Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” reference to deception.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Information Age Wellness

“Mind, body and spirit use to be the triad for the holistic and wellness approach. Now? Information technology is the proverbial new kid on the block.”

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

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Troll Triad

Troll Triad was originally written to protect myself from character assassination by three adult online users. The Cerebral, Provocateur and Crier archetypes may in fact apply to task functions in all group cyberstalking and internet troll groups.”

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. is a NYS licensed psychologist, cyberpsychology researcher and online safety educator. In 2009, Dr. Nuccitelli finalized his dark side of cyberspace concept called iPredator. Since 2010, he has advised those seeking information about cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cybercriminal minds, internet addiction and his Dark Psychology concept. By day Dr. Nuccitelli is a practicing psychologist, clinical supervisor and owner of MN Psychological Services, PLLC. After work and on the weekends, he volunteers helping online users who have been cyber-attacked. Dr. Nuccitelli’s is always available to interested parties and the media at no cost. This website and everything created by Dr. Nuccitelli is educational, free and public domain.

“Comfort the Victims, Educate the Ignorant, Conquer the Corrupt.” 

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. and Internet Safety for Parents

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Internet Safety for Parents Interview

On February 8 2016, Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. was honored to be a guest on the internet radio show “We Choose Respect ParentCast” hosted by Jed Doherty. Topics discussed included internet safety for parents, the iPredator construct and issues related to children of the Information Age. As always, Dr. Nuccitelli was honored to have an opportunity to educate listeners about internet safety and tips for parents.

During the “We Choose Respect ParentCast” show, Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. gives a brief overview of his iPredator construct, his work with the Sports Nutrition Company, Goliath Labs, on how to encourage children to become physically active and ways to engage children in internet safety discussions. To listen to the show, click on the microphone image here.

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Jedlie

Jedlie is one of the nation’s most exciting school show performers. He uses positive reinforcement, storytelling, illusions, comedy, music and dance to motivate audiences to make healthy choices, build safe schools, stand up for one another and to be inclusive. Jedlie has brought a magical message of caring and community to millions of hearts throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. In addition to thousands of performances in schools, libraries and churches Jedlie has been the headline family entertainer at hundreds of great events.

In addition to his busy schedule, Jedlie is also the host of the internet radio show We Choose Respect ParentCast”. Since 1983 former social worker & anti-bullying expert, Jed Doherty, has empowered over one million young people and adults by helping them to develop positive attitudes about themselves and others, to be respectful of themselves and their peers, to practice kindness, work cooperatively and to be inclusive.

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. is a NYS licensed psychologist, cyberpsychology researcher and online safety educator. In 2009, Dr. Nuccitelli finalized his dark side of cyberspace concept called iPredator. Since 2010, he has advised those seeking information about cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cybercriminal minds, internet addiction and his Dark Psychology concept. By day Dr. Nuccitelli is a practicing psychologist, clinical supervisor and owner of MN Psychological Services, PLLC. After work and on the weekends, he volunteers helping online users who have been cyber-attacked. Dr. Nuccitelli’s is always available to interested parties and the media at no cost. This website and everything created by Dr. Nuccitelli is educational, free and public domain.

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iPredator Inc. Internet Safety Guide for Parents

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. Thanks CU Boulder

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. Thanks CU Boulder

This writer, Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D., would like to take this opportunity to thank the University of Colorado Boulder for allowing him to present his iPredator construct to their psychology pre-doctoral interns. Since authoring iPredator in 2010, this is the first time a university, CU Boulder, has requested this writer to educate their graduate students about his Information Age dark side of human consciousness concept. Thank you, CU Boulder and Dr., Vera. This writer is honored by this event and views it as the first step to encouraging all academic institutions to address the dark side of cyberspace and the importance for all online users to practice internet safety.

Prior to his telephonic presentation, the pre-doctoral interns watched the award-winning documentary called “Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop”. “Thought Crimes” is an excellent documentary for those wanting to learn about the dark psychology involved when using Information and Communications Technology (ICT). After watching the documentary, this writer introduced his construct and it’s sub-tenets. ODDOR, Dark Psychology and the role of fantasy, anonymity and the Reality Virtuality Continuum were discussed.

In addition to thanking CU Boulder, this writer would like to thank Olga Vera, Ph.D. for scheduling this training. Dr. Vera and this writer have also joined forces to encourage other academic institutions and professional organizations to educate their constituents about staying safe online. Furthermore, Dr. Vera has given this writer permission to post her letter of thanks so that our internet safety volunteers know they also have been recognized for their challenging work. Provided below are the definitions of iPredator, Information Age Wellness and Information Age Education.

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“iPredators revel in targeting the LGBT community, discouraged children, the internet safety ignorant, racial minorities, the physically/mentally disabled and anyone else they deem vulnerable. Once an iPredator assesses an individual or group as an easy target, cyber-attacks soon follow”. Olga Vera, Ph.D. (2015)

Information Age Education (IAE)

Information Age Education (IAE) is a cyber-attack prevention paradigm offering a solution to reducing the negative consequences of living in the Information Age. The Information Age and information technology present positive and negative influences upon humanity in which the negative aspects seem to be growing at a feverish pace. IAE prioritizes prevention education, non-denominational family values and humility as solutions to connecting the disconnected, educating the ignorant and conquering the corrupt (iPredator).

An integral component in the goal of slowing the trajectory of the societal disconnection process is the active participation of educational systems, religious organizations, service organizations and positive pro-social public figures. Although it is impossible for any person, group or nation to be absolutely insulated from being cyber attacked or targeted for nefarious and malevolent reasons, the odds and probability thereof can certainly be reduced by Information Age Education (IAE).

“Malevolent in intent, iPredators rely on their capacity to deceive others using information technology in the abstract and artificial electronic universe known as cyberspace. Therefore, as the internet naturally offers all ICT users anonymity, if they decide, iPredators actively design online profiles and diversionary tactics to remain undetected and untraceable.” Michael Nuccitelli Psy.D. (2013)

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. is a NYS licensed psychologist, cyberpsychology researcher and online safety educator. In 2009, Dr. Nuccitelli finalized his dark side of cyberspace concept called iPredator. Since 2010, he has advised those seeking information about cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cybercriminal minds, internet addiction and his Dark Psychology concept. By day Dr. Nuccitelli is a practicing psychologist, clinical supervisor and owner of MN Psychological Services, PLLC. After work and on the weekends, he volunteers helping online users who have been cyber-attacked. Dr. Nuccitelli’s is always available to interested parties and the media at no cost. This website and everything created by Dr. Nuccitelli is educational, free and public domain.

“In nature, wild animals stalk and measure their prey using stealth and tactical strategies increasing their probability of success while decreasing potential for injury. iPredators also use stealth, Cyberstealth, to stalk online users increasing the probability of achieving their aims, while decreasing their potential of identification and punishment.” Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. (2012)

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. – San Bernardino Mass Shooting

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.-San Bernardino Mass Shooting

Listen to Michael Nuccitelli Psy.D. as he is interviewed on America Now with Meghan McCain regarding the San Bernardino Mass Shooting on December 2, 2015. On December 3, 2015, Dr. Nuccitelli was interviewed by Meghan McCain during her three-hour national radio broadcast discussing the San Bernardino Shooting tragedy. As you will hear during this brief interview, Ms. McCain asks Dr. Nuccitelli provocative questions surrounding the husband and wife team who brutally murdered fourteen people and wounded twenty-one.

Although the assailant couple, Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, pledged their allegiance to an Islamic State leader on Facebook, authorities were not prepared to conclude this travesty was a terrorist attack or workplace related at the time of this show. In response to Ms. McCain’s question regarding the ability of terrorist groups to use social media as an influential tactic for motivating other terrorists, Dr. Nuccitelli affirmed her query. Concurring with Ms. McCain, Michael Nuccitelli Psy.D. strongly suspects the San Bernardino Mass Shooting at the Inland Regional Center was an act of terrorism and not simply an act of workplace violence. Dr. Nuccitelli would like to say Thank you to America Now with Meghan McCain for inviting him to be their guest. To listen to his interview with Ms. McCain simply click on the microphone image here.

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Dr. Nuccitelli presents his belief that cyberspace is becoming, or already is, an extension of cyberspace. He strongly believes that cyberspace has effects upon the human mind not yet explained by modern science. For those interested in learning a little about what Dr. Nuccitelli is referring to, it is recommended to Goggle the terms Reality-Virtuality Continuum, Disinhibition Effect and the works of Carl Jung. If the San Bernardino shooters were influenced by their online activities, Dr. Nuccitelli believes his two iPredator sub-constructs, iPredator Bridge and ODDOR were involved.

Since the beginning of human civilization, ideology has driven people to commit atrocious acts of violence. In the Information Age, the seeds of militant ideology are easily nourished. Once a person or group of people are validated in their extreme views, the probability of implementing their violent plans grows exponentially. For a yet to be determined reason, cyberspace has an uncanny ability to speak to the dark side of human consciousness. Living in the Information Age, Cyber Terrorism and iPredators will become permanent fixtures of the human experience. With each passing year, homeland security must focus on cyber attack prevention.

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Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.

Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. is a NYS licensed psychologist, cyberpsychology researcher and online safety educator. In 2009, Dr. Nuccitelli finalized his dark side of cyberspace concept called iPredator. Since 2010, he has advised those seeking information about cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cybercriminal minds, internet addiction and his Dark Psychology concept. By day Dr. Nuccitelli is a practicing psychologist, clinical supervisor and owner of MN Psychological Services, PLLC. After work and on the weekends, he volunteers helping online users who have been cyber-attacked. Dr. Nuccitelli’s is always available to interested parties and the media at no cost. This website and everything created by Dr. Nuccitelli is educational, free and public domain.

“The Information Age technocentric concept of being “connected” is actually a paradox of disconnection causing us to lose our instinctual drives for social cohesion, allegiance and selflessness. As our dependency upon Information and Communications Technology [ICT] grows, spreading throughout our collective human consciousness, the less we care for our neighbors and the more we delude ourselves into thinking that online connections are far more valuable than realty based relationships.” Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D. [2014]

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