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Abstract
Valuable information, such as user authentication credentials and personal
sensitive information, can be obtained by exploiting vulnerabilities
within the user’s understanding of a system, and particularly a lack of
understanding of the user interface.
As the barrier to exploiting system vulnerabilities has increased significantly
with time, attacking users has rapidly become a more efficient and
effective alternative.
To protect users from phishing attacks system designers and security
professionals need to understand how users interact with those attacks.
In this thesis I present an improved understanding of the interaction and
three novel mechanisms to defend against phishing attacks.
sensitive information, can be obtained by exploiting vulnerabilities
within the user’s understanding of a system, and particularly a lack of
understanding of the user interface.
As the barrier to exploiting system vulnerabilities has increased significantly
with time, attacking users has rapidly become a more efficient and
effective alternative.
To protect users from phishing attacks system designers and security
professionals need to understand how users interact with those attacks.
In this thesis I present an improved understanding of the interaction and
three novel mechanisms to defend against phishing attacks.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
Publisher | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2009 |
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Defending the weakest link - Intrusion via ...
Clark, J. A. (Principal investigator)
1/08/06 → 31/01/10
Project: Research project (funded) › Research