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Lee, Yi Yong and Gan, Chin Lay and Liew, Tze Wei (2022) Phishing victimization among Malaysian young adults: cyber routine activities theory and attitude in information sharing online. The Journal of Adult Protection. ISSN 1466-8203

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Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the influence of exposure to motivated offenders who may alter the vulnerability levels to phishing victimization. This is particularly focused on explaining the influences of individuals’ online lifestyles and attitudes toward information sharing online on phishing susceptibility. Design/methodology/approach This conceptual paper explores the risk of phishing victimization using criminological theories. The authors draw on empirical evidence from existing cybercrime literature and revisit routine activities theory (RAT) and lifestyle RAT (LRAT) to elucidate the risk of phishing victimization. This paper proposes that cyber-RAT, which was developed from RAT and LRAT, could interpret phishing victimization. Grounded on the intervention-based theory against cybercrime phishing, this study suggests that an attitude toward precautionary behavior (information sharing online) is essential to mitigate the phishing victimization risk. Findings This paper aims to provide a clear insight into the understanding of phishing victimization risk using theoretical and empirical evidence. Originality/value The theoretical perspective outlined provides the understanding of the impacts of online routine activities on a phishing attack which in turn will increase the awareness of phishing threats. The important role of the precautionary countermeasure, that is, attitudes toward information sharing online is highlighted to reconcile the phishing victimization risk.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Phishing prevention, cyber risky activities, information sharing, phishing
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697-4959 Protection, assistance and relief > HV697-3024 Special classes > HV1421-1441 Young adults. Youth. Teenagers
Divisions:	Faculty of Business (FOB)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2022 02:46
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2022 02:46
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/10507

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