We analyze whether cybersecurity, as an associated cost attached to digitization, slows down the digital economy. Our identification strategy exploits the staggered adoption of security breach notification laws (SBNLs) in 47 US states, which require companies to publicly disclose data breaches....

Recent research has begun to focus on the factors that cause people to respond to phishing attacks as well as affect user behavior on social networks. This study examines the correlation between the Big Five personality traits and email phishing response. Another aspect examined is how these...

Cybersecurity, data privacy law, and the related legal implications overlap into a relevant and developing area in the legal field. However, many legal practitioners lack the foundational understanding of computer processes which are fundamental for applying existing and developing legal...

On July 23, 2008, the Payment Cards Center of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia hosted a workshop to discuss federal and state legislative responses to data breaches. The workshop addressed several laws and legislative initiatives designed to create greater safeguards for personal...

"This book explores the severity of the threats at personal, business, governmental and societal levels; as well as what can be done to enhance security at these different levels. It covers topics such as: malware, criminal and strategic hacking, botnets, innovative cyber-attacks, cyber...

"This book contains research on cyber-crime activities and approaches, developments, and practical examples of cyberspace security, personal and global privacy, information assurance, information protection, and ICT Law"--

Authors from the fields of politics, business, research and development examine the issue of security in this book. What will it cost and who will provide it? Can security perhaps even be fun? Digitization is permanently changing how we live and work. It is associated with speed and cost...