Phishing for Answers Tim Martin, PhD Capella University March 27, 2009
Overview Research Summary ResultsFindingsImplications Future Studies ReferencesQuestions
Research Summary Demographic Survey Pre and Post Tests
Results 153 Participants (141 usable) Younger Participants More Varied Female Scores More Varied 2 Perfect Scores
Findings No Variable Significant Multiple Factors Perfect Score Uncommon
Implications Education/Training not Single Solution Go Beyond the “What”
Future Studies Address the Why (qualitative) Explore Vishing, Smishing Explore Impact of Social Engineering
References Anti-Phishing Working Group Boulware, Folsom and Guillory Study Federal Trade Commission Government Online Information Site onguardonline.gov/index.html Intrepidus Group Phishtank Website Site Privacy Rights Clearing House SonicWALL Phishing IQ Test
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