Should we scare people into behaving securely?

Karen Renaud; Marc Dupuis

doi:10.1016/S1353-4858(19)30135-7

Should we scare people into behaving securely?

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Abstract

It is common to see messages informing people of dire consequences that could result if hackers gain access to their devic-es or online accounts. These messages, called 'fear appeals', attempt to encourage people to engage in secure behaviours, such as making back-ups, choosing strong passwords or not using public wifi.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	20
Number of pages	1
Journal	Network Security
Volume	2019
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1353-4858(19)30135-7
Publication status	Published - 30 Nov 2019

Keywords

cyber security
scare tactics
cyber fear
hackers

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