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Behavioral Psychology

Examines how behavioral psychology principles intersect with cybersecurity awareness and decision-making. Articles explore why people fall for social engineering, how habits influence security behavior, and evidence-based techniques organizations can use to foster lasting security-conscious cultures among employees.

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Phishing Emails

How Phishing Emails Work: The Psychology Behind the Click

A Pipeline Went Dark — Because One Person Clicked On May 7, 2021, Colonial Pipeline — the largest fuel pipeline in the United States — shut down operations after a ransomware attack. The disruption caused fuel shortages across the southeastern U.S. and triggered panic buying. While the full forensic details are still

Carl B. Johnson May 13, 2021 7 min read
Phishing Psychology

How Phishing Emails Work: The Psychology Behind the Click

Updated for 2026 A Single Email Cost This Company $121 Million In 2019, Rubin Schron's Cammeby's International Group wired $121 million to a fraudulent account after receiving what appeared to be a routine email from their attorney. The email was a phish. No malware. No zero-day

Carl B. Johnson Feb 02, 2019 7 min read