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Human factors in cybersecurity; examining the link between Internet addiction,
impulsivity, attitudes towards cybersecurity, and risky cybersecurity behaviours
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Hadlington L
Heliyon
2017[Jul]; 3
(7
): e00346
PMID28725870
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The present study explored the relationship between risky cybersecurity
behaviours, attitudes towards cybersecurity in a business environment, Internet
addiction, and impulsivity. 538 participants in part-time or full-time employment
in the UK completed an online questionnaire, with responses from 515 being used
in the data analysis. The survey included an attitude towards cybercrime and
cybersecurity in business scale, a measure of impulsivity, Internet addiction and
a 'risky' cybersecurity behaviours scale. The results demonstrated that Internet
addiction was a significant predictor for risky cybersecurity behaviours. A
positive attitude towards cybersecurity in business was negatively related to
risky cybersecurity behaviours. Finally, the measure of impulsivity revealed that
both attentional and motor impulsivity were both significant positive predictors
of risky cybersecurity behaviours, with non-planning being a significant negative
predictor. The results present a further step in understanding the individual
differences that may govern good cybersecurity practices, highlighting the need
to focus directly on more effective training and awareness mechanisms.
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