I Think They're Trying to Tell Me Something - Advice Sources and Selection for Digital Security

Explore the complexities of digital security advice selection in this IEEE Symposium presentation. Delve into a study examining how users evaluate and prioritize security recommendations from various sources. Discover key findings on the impact of advice trustworthiness, the effectiveness of fictional narratives in security education, and reasons for advice rejection. Gain insights into user behavior and preferences that can inform more effective security interventions. Learn about the research methodology, participant demographics, and implications for designing security awareness programs. Understand the challenges in balancing marketing, privacy concerns, and security sensitivity when communicating digital safety measures.