Reacting to phishing tactics
How people of different ages react to phishing tactics, according to a study:
Nearly half of the participants fell for the phishing emails.
- Women over age 62 were the most susceptible.
- Younger adults (18-37) were more susceptible to emails that claimed scarcity.
- Adults over 62 fell for reciprocity.
- All users were vulnerable to emails that dealt with legal issues.
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