Rufai Ahmad

My research focuses on the growing threat of phishing within mobile instant messaging (MIM) applications. I investigate how the unique design features and communication dynamics of these platforms both heighten user susceptibility to deception and shape the strategies employed by attackers. By analyzing the interplay between usability, trust cues, and social engineering tactics, my work aims to uncover the mechanisms that make MIM environments particularly vulnerable, while also identifying pathways for more effective detection, prevention, and user protection strategies.