Title :
Online Security Threats and Computer User Intentions
Author :
Stafford, Thomas F. ; Poston, Robin
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Manage. Inf. Syst., Univ. of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
Abstract :
Although computer users are aware of spyware, they typically do not take protective steps against it. A recent study looks into the reasons for this apathy and suggests boosting users´ confidence in installing and operating antispyware solutions as an effective remedy.
Keywords :
invasive software; antispyware solutions; computer user intentions; online security threats; spyware; user confidence; Boosting; Computer security; Protection; Internet/Web; Security and privacy; Spyware;
