Fishing for Phishy Messages: Predicting Phishing Susceptibility Through the Lens of Cyber-Routine Activities Theory and Heuristic-Systematic Model

Fishing for phishy messages: predicting phishing susceptibility through the lens of cyber-routine activities theory and heuristic-systematic model

Mobile phishing has emerged as one of the most severe cybercrime threats; thus, research must examine the factors affecting people’s likelihood of becoming instant messaging phishing targets. In this study, we draw on the cyber-routine activity theory (Cyber-RAT) and heuristic-systematic model (HSM) to predict Gen-Zers’ phishing susceptibility. Based on online survey data (n = 361), the proposed research model was validated via structural equati…

Check Point Research Warns of Holiday-Themed Phishing Surge as Summer Travel Season Begins

Over 39,000 new vacation-related domains registered in May 2025, with 1 in 21 flagged as malicious or suspicious—cyber criminals target travel enthusiasts and property owners through phishing scams mimicking popular platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. As summer travel season kicks… Read more → The post Check Point Research Warns of Holiday-Themed Phishing Surge as Summer Travel Season Begins appeared first on IT Security News.