Capable Guardians in the Digital Environment: The Role of Digital Literacy in Reducing Phishing Victimization. Issue 12 (2nd December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Graham, Roderick; Triplett, Ruth
• Is Part Of: Deviant behavior. Volume 38:Issue 12(2017)
• Page Start: 1371
• Page End: 1382
• Publication Date: 2017-12-02
• Subjects: Deviant behavior -- Periodicals; 302.54205
• DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2016.1254980
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9625

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this study, we use Routine Activities Theory to explore the role of digital literacy, a measure of guardianship, in the receipt of and response to phishing. Data for the study come from a nationally representative survey conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons. The analysis results in two conclusions. First, respondents with higher levels of digital literacy report receiving phishing e-mails more often, but report responding to them less. Second, the social position of a respondent matters, but largely for the receipt of phishing. These findings indicate that digital literacy significantly effects the receipt of and response to phishing.