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“No One Can Hack My Mind”
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“No One Can Hack My Mind”

Comparing Expert and Non-Expert Security Practices

Usenix, 2015 más...

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7

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Recommendation

Much of the advice people receive on how to stay safe online is cumbersome to follow. How then can people protect themselves from cybercrimes? Google employees Iulia Ion, Rob Reeder and Sunny Consolvo compare the online security practices of nonexperts with those of security experts. They identify issues users face in applying the security measures popular among experts and make suggestions for how to overcome these limitations. getAbstract recommends the authors’ findings to browser developers, software developers and users of technology in general.

Summary

In response to cybercrimes like stealing credit-card data and leaking nude celebrity pictures, many articles and blogs have published recommendations on how to stay safe online. Advice includes selecting strong passwords, choosing solid security questions and not using cloud backup services for photos. However, users will only implement tips that are effective and easy to implement. Experts and nonexpert users differ in their approaches to protecting their security online in several areas:

  • Install software updates” – While experts consider installing updates...

About the Authors

Iulia Ion, Rob Reeder and Sunny Consolva work at Google.


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