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Emerging Cyber Threats and Cognitive Vulnerabilities

Benson and McAlaney reveal how cognitive bias and human behavior shape modern cyber threats. A powerful look at hacker motivation, victim vulnerability, and psychology driven defenses.

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Nov 24, 2025
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Emerging Cyber Threats and Cognitive Vulnerabilities explores the psychological foundations of cybersecurity by examining how human behavior, motivation, and perception influence both threats and defenses. Benson and McAlaney argue that technology alone cannot solve the rising complexity of cyber risks. Instead, understanding the minds of hackers, the w…

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