Nov 8, 2021 | Journal article, Research library
The issue of cybersecurity has surged in importance in recent years due to numerous high-profile incidents, hacking attempts, and data breaches that have captured headlines. The continuous rise in cyber incidents suggests the need for a reevaluation of how we perceive...
Oct 29, 2021 | Journal article, Research library
This article delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the proliferation of social technology attacks. It discusses the implications of these emerging threats and offers strategies for addressing them. By examining various known threats associated with...
Oct 28, 2021 | Journal article, Research library
The exploitation of individuals classified as insiders is widely acknowledged as a common avenue for cyberattacks. Recent research approaches this issue from various angles, covering aspects related to technology, psychology, and sociotechnical factors. This...
Oct 24, 2021 | Journal article, Research library
Phishing, defined as the fraudulent endeavor to acquire sensitive information by impersonating a reputable entity in digital communication, remains a prevalent form of cyber attack. Its success is often attributed to users’ lack of awareness of vulnerabilities...
Oct 21, 2021 | Research library
Organizations often respond to cyber security breaches by blaming and shaming the employees who were involved. There is an intuitive natural justice to using such strategies in the belief that the need to avoid repeated shaming occurrences will encourage them to...
Oct 17, 2021 | Journal article, Research library
In the field of cybersecurity, older adults have become increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks. Despite this, there has been limited research into how older adults perceive and engage with protective cybersecurity behaviors. To address this gap, a novel card-sorting...