Jan 9, 2008 | Journal article, Research library
Researchers studied the effectiveness of web browser phishing warnings by targeting 60 study participants with simulated email phishing attacks. 97% of study participants clicked a link in at least one simulated phishing email. When then presented with a passive web...
Nov 5, 2007 | Journal article, Research library
Through three experiments, the authors of this paper suggest those who feel compelled to exert self-control may find a task more depleting than those who voluntarily exert self-control.
Sep 26, 2007 | Journal article, Research library
Given the increased focus on the need for usable security, it is now to be hoped that the issue will receive greater attention in new software releases. Unfortunately, however, there is still evidence to suggest that usable security receives insufficient consideration...
Apr 26, 2007 | Journal article, Research library
Personal Internet users are increasingly finding themselves exposed to security threats during their use of home PC systems. However, concern can be raised about users’ awareness of these problems, and the extent to which they are consequently protected and equipped...
Mar 13, 2007 | Journal article, Research library
Dr Steven Furnell at Plymouth University has conducted research, which looks at why some computer users still can’t tell the difference between an official email and a phishing scam. Steven Furnell looks at the increasing sophistication of phishing emails and...
Jan 15, 2007 | Journal article, Research library
As the problem of spam email increases, we examined users’ attitudes toward and experience with spam as a function of gender and age. College-age, working-age, and retirement-age men and women were surveyed. Most respondents strongly disliked receiving spam yet took...
