Defining Anti-Phishing Self-Efficacy Anti-Phishing Self-Efficacy, commonly abbreviated as APSE, represents a highly specific psychological construct derived directly from Albert Bandura’s influential Social Cognitive Theory. It is defined as an individual’s belief in their capability to successfully execute the necessary behaviors required to identify, avoid, and appropriately respond to malicious phishing attempts across various communication vectors, […]
Definition and Scope of Phishing Threats Anti-phishing behavior encompasses the complex set of cognitive, behavioral, and technical responses individuals employ to detect, avoid, and report social engineering attacks delivered primarily through digital communication channels, most notably email, but increasingly via SMS (smishing) and voice (vishing). Phishing represents a fundamental breach of trust, leveraging psychological manipulation […]
Introduction: The Paradox of Threatening Health Information The acquisition of health-related knowledge is generally perceived as a crucial step toward proactive self-care and disease prevention. However, when information pertains to significant personal health threats, such as a high genetic risk for a debilitating disease, the attitude toward learning that information often shifts from eager engagement […]
Introduction and Definition of Anticipated Suspicious Behavior (ASB) The psychological construct of Anticipated Suspicious Behavior (ASB) moves beyond the traditional study of immediate threat perception, shifting focus from reactive vigilance to proactive prediction. ASB is formally defined as the cognitive and affective state characterized by the active, often unconscious, expectation that an individual or group […]