Understanding Security Behaviors in Personal Computer Usage: A Threat Avoidance Perspective

Liang, Huigang; Xue, Yajiong

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“…The result of this calculus is a level of motivation needed to enact avoidance behaviors. A subsequent test of the theory in the context of anti-spyware software usage provided support for most of the theory's key proposals (Liang & Xue, 2010). …”

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“…The output of this appraisal process is a specific level of avoidance motivation which, in turn, influences the individual's decision to engage in behavior specifically intended to help them avoid the threat. Liang and Xue (2010) tested their proposed theory in the context of anti-spyware software used to detect the presence of covert monitoring applications on a computer. A survey instrument was developed by incorporating or adapting items from pre-existing instruments for some constructs with new item development for others.…”

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“…Support was found for all hypotheses except an interactive effect of perceived severity and perceived susceptibility on threat perceptions (H1c). Liang and Xue's (2010) TTAT research model and results are presented in Figure 1.…”

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“…In the current study, we followed the conceptual replication definition found in Dennis and Valacich (2014) and replicated Liang and Xue's (2010) study using the same research questions and hypotheses, slightly modified wording of measures, with a larger, more diverse sample of respondents. Accordingly, this paper makes several contributions to theory and practice.…”

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“…We begin with a short review of Liang and Xue's (2010) TTAT research model and hypotheses. We then describe our research method, data collection, and analysis processes, followed by a comparison of our results to Liang and Xue's (2010) results. Finally, we close with a discussion of the implications resulting from our study and suggestions for future research.…”

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Malware Avoidance Motivations and Behaviors: A Technology Threat Avoidance Replication

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Carpenter²,

McLeod³

2016

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Abstract:The current study presents a conceptual replication of Liang and Xue's (2010) test of their proposed Technology Threat Avoidance Theory (TTAT). Whereas the original study investigated individuals' spyware related threat perceptions, avoidance motivations, and behaviors; we applied the original study's research questions, hypotheses, and model to the more general context of malware. Results from a sample of 486 computer users revealed that safeguard effectiveness, safeguard cost, and self-efficacy are relatively robust predictors of avoidance motivation across varied settings. Perceived severity is a strong predictor of perceived threat, however the impact of this overall threat perception (along with its perceived susceptibility antecedent) may be less stable in predicting avoidance motivation under changing contextual/environmental circumstances. The results suggest that TTAT is a valid foundational framework for examining user behavior related to malicious software. Future research should investigate additional predictors of avoidance motivation such as risk propensity, distrust, and impulse control to improve the power of the model. Additionally, the current TTAT instrument offers several opportunities for enhanced measurement accuracy through item modifications, scale anchor revisions, and improvements in parsimony.

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2016

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Information Systems Security

Warkentin

2015

Wiley Encyclopedia of Management

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Given the strategic dependence on information and information technology by individuals, workgroups (teams), organizations, industries, nations, and society overall, it is imperative that the integrity of that information is maintained in all three states – during transmission, during storage, and during processing. Information (and information systems) security management is the process of ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information whenever and wherever it is transmitted, stored, and processed (sometimes called the “CIA Triad”). While perfect security is desirable, it is unfortunately unattainable. There are numerous active and passive threats to the security of information, as well as responses to these threats that must be adopted by individuals, teams, and organizations. Various technical and behavioral controls are used to counter these threats, but this article will focus on the behavioral controls. Threats characteristics and threat examples are discussed below, as are the responses to such threats. Research findings support the importance of both internal and external threats, with internal threats demonstrating the greatest negative impact in most cases. Factors that contribute to individual compliance with security policies will be discussed, along with some discussion of the intentional violation of security protocols and policies by malicious individuals.

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Cybersecurity Behaviour: A Conceptual Taxonomy

Mashiane

Kritzinger

2019

Information Security Theory and Practice

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User cybersecurity behaviour is a concern for organisations as well as home users. This is because cyber-criminals have made a shift from targeting security systems to targeting the users of the systems. As a result, an increasing number of studies have been conducted in efforts to understand user cybersecurity behaviour. The advantage in understanding user behaviour is that researchers and security practitioners can apply this knowledge and begin to change behaviour to benefit cybersecurity. Different studies have categorised similar cybersecurity behaviours, however the naming conventions differ across studies. This brings out the first contribution of the paper, unified terminology for the cybersecurity behaviour. Secondly, most studies were conducted in an organisational setting. User behaviour in other environments is yet to be identified and categorised. The second contribution of this study is the identification and categorisation of home user cybersecurity behaviour. The identification and classification of more cybersecurity behaviour is aimed to have a positive impact in the creation of strategic interventions to change and maintain good cybersecurity behaviour.

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Understanding Security Behaviors in Personal Computer Usage: A Threat Avoidance Perspective

Cited by 325 publications

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Malware Avoidance Motivations and Behaviors: A Technology Threat Avoidance Replication

Malware Avoidance Motivations and Behaviors: A Technology Threat Avoidance Replication

Information Systems Security

Cybersecurity Behaviour: A Conceptual Taxonomy

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