Category: Digital Deviance

Erick Miyares | Ep 18

Erick Miyares | Ep 18

Watch or listen: The Psychological Impact of Technology Use in Cyber Warfare. In this episode, we explore the psychological impact of technology use in cyber warfare in the Armed Forces Intelligence Units. Eric Miyares reveals the psychological toll of cyber warfare operations, detailing operator stress, cognitive overload, and the future of operational CyberPsychology. Connect with…

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Dr Marshall S. Rich | Ep 12

Dr Marshall S. Rich | Ep 12

Watch or listen: Digital Mental Health In this episode, we explore the work of the world of Forensic CyberPsychology.  This involves understanding cybercriminal behaviour and the cognitive bias and decision-making vulnerabilities of cyber attackers. Dr. Marshall Rich merges cybersecurity, psychology, and forensics, revealing how attacker behaviour shapes modern cyber threats and defences. Connect with the…

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Todd Fletcher and Dr Chris Fullwood | Ep 8

Todd Fletcher and Dr Chris Fullwood | Ep 8

Watch or listen: The Psychology of CyberSecurity Professionals. Why do cybersecurity professionals either blatantly or subconsciously disregard standard cybersecurity protocols? In this episode, we explore how personality and psychology shape cybersecurity roles and how human factors drive defences, risk, and burnout in the digital world. Connect with the guests Todd Fletcher Linkedin X-twitter Todd Fletcher:…

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Search and select – big tech nudges

Search and select – big tech nudges

In July 2019, Robert Epstein (PhD) testified before congress in relation to research he has been conducting since 2012 on Google – specifically on their power to suppress content, and manipulate thoughts and behaviour of those who use the search engine. This PDF is an updated and expanded version of his testimonial, where he lays…

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What role does job control play in adherence to Cyber Security?

What role does job control play in adherence to Cyber Security?

‘Exploring the Role of Work Identity and Work Locus of Control in Information Security Awareness’. Extracts and summary of the research by: Dr Lee Hadlington, Dr Masa Popovac, Prof. Helge Janicke, Dr Iryna Yevseyeva, Dr Kevin Jones (2019) In her summary of the work, Dr Popovac describes the research as exploring ‘the adherence to organisational information…

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Merely being able to see the bias, doesn’t protect you from the bias

Merely being able to see the bias, doesn’t protect you from the bias

The title of this post is a direct quote taken from an interview with Dr. Robert Epstein, a Senior Research Psychologist on The Epoch Times TV channel. If you were ever wondering how much our opinions are being influenced by ‘Big Tech’, this is worth watching. Dr Epstein has spent the last decade conducting scientific…

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When Cyber Security meets CyberPsychology

When Cyber Security meets CyberPsychology

Cyber Security is not the same as CyberPsychology. It is similar to comparing someone who helps you physically set up home security and someone who seeks to understand why you don’t turn that security on when you leave the house.  In a recent webinar, one of our Cyber Experts Dr John Blythe joins three of…

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Does our personality type make us more or less susceptible to phishing and online scams?

Does our personality type make us more or less susceptible to phishing and online scams?

According to academic research in this area, the short answer is ‘yes’. The majority of research has used The Big 5 Personality Types to identify different types of Cyber Security behaviour. Although research in this area has slightly conflicting results, there are some general findings that are interesting to note. These are outlined briefly below.…

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The Cyber Effect – Mary Aiken

The Cyber Effect – Mary Aiken

Published in 2017, The Cyber Effect is one of the first CyberPsychology books to be written specifically for the general public.  A book that everyone should read, especially parents. It will open your eyes to the potential opportunities and dangers that exist online. About Mary Aiken: Professor Mary Aiken is a Professor in Forensic Cyberpsychology at…

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Why is there sometimes a real disconnect between online and offline behaviour?

Why is there sometimes a real disconnect between online and offline behaviour?

We know that cyber-bullying is an issue that has affected many of us, to a greater or lesser degree. We have also heard of people who have been publicly shamed with their reputations dashed to pieces. Jon Ronson, in his book ‘so you’ve been publicly shamed’ investigates how recipients of online shaming have coped with…

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