Aalto University: Emotions Help Explain Why People Click Phishing Emails
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
AALTO, Finland, Aug. 26 -- Aalto University issued the following news release:
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Emotions help explain why people click phishing emails
People are currently taught to recognize phishing attempts in ways that may be counterproductive. Researchers call for information security training to take emotions into account more effectively.
People may click on a link designed to steal their data because they are afraid to get in trouble for ignoring . . .
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Emotions help explain why people click phishing emails
People are currently taught to recognize phishing attempts in ways that may be counterproductive. Researchers call for information security training to take emotions into account more effectively.
People may click on a link designed to steal their data because they are afraid to get in trouble for ignoring . . .