title: Individual differences in cyber security behaviors: an examination of who is sharing passwords.
abstract: In spite of the number of public advice campaigns, researchers have found that individuals still engage in risky password practices. There is a dearth of research available on individual differences in cyber security behaviors. This study focused on the risky practice of sharing passwords. As predicted, we found that individuals who scored high on a lack of perseverance were more likely to share passwords. Contrary to our hypotheses, we found younger [corrected] people and individuals who score high on self-monitoring were more likely to share passwords. We speculate on the reasons behind these findings, and examine how they might be considered in future cyber security educational campaigns.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Media and Communications, University of Leicester , Leicester, United Kingdom .
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Whitty
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Doodson
authors.forename: Sadie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Creese
authors.forename: Duncan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hodges
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016494:Computer Security / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior; D007206:Individuality; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018907:Privacy / Q000523:psychology*; D011361:Professional Competence; D012919:Social Behavior; D055815:Young Adult