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Software systems are ubiquitous, and their use is ingrained in our everyday lives. They enable us to get in touch with people quickly and easily, support us in gathering information, and help us perform our daily tasks. In return, we…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2022-10-27 Wasja Brunotte , Alexander Specht , Larissa Chazette , Kurt Schneider

Password strength meters (PSMs) have been widely used by websites to gauge password strength, encouraging users to create stronger passwords. Popular data-driven PSMs, e.g., based on Markov, Probabilistic Context-free Grammar (PCFG) and…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-05-14 Ming Xu , Weili Han , Jitao Yu , Jing Liu , Xinyi Zhang , Yun Lin , Jin Song Dong

Text password has served as the most popular method for user authentication so far, and is not likely to be totally replaced in foreseeable future. Password authentication offers several desirable properties (e.g., low-cost, highly…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-12-27 Lam Tran , Thuc Nguyen , Changho Seo , Hyunil Kim , Deokjai Choi

Background: The Node Package Manager (npm) ecosystem plays a vital role in modern software development by providing a vast repository of packages and tools that developers can use to implement their software systems. However, recent…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-01-29 Anthony Peruma , Truman Choy , Gerald Lee , Italo De Oliveira Santos

Several previous studies have investigated user susceptibility to phishing attacks. A thorough meta-analysis or systematic review is required to gain a better understanding of these findings and to assess the strength of evidence for…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-10-28 Shahryar Baki , Rakesh Verma

Passwords should be easy to remember, yet expiration policies mandate their frequent change. Caught in the crossfire between these conflicting requirements, users often adopt creative methods to perform slight variations over time. While…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2020-09-18 Davide Berardi , Franco Callegati , Andrea Melis , Marco Prandini

Spam messages muddle up users inbox, consume network resources, and build up DDoS attacks, spread malware. Our goal is to present a definite figure about the characteristics of spam and spam vulnerable email accounts. These evaluations help…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2016-11-15 Cynthia Dhinakaran , Dhinaharan Nagamalai , Jae Kwang Lee

The well-being of older adults relies significantly on maintaining balance and mobility. As physical ability declines, older adults often accept the need for assistive devices. However, existing walkers frequently fail to consider user…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-04-28 Victory A. Aruona , Sergio D. Sierra M. , Nigel Harris , Marcela Munera , Carlos A. Cifuentes

Considering that prior research has found older users undergo a different privacy decision-making process compared to younger adults, more research is needed to inform the behavioral privacy disclosure effects of these strategies for…

Software developers face risks of leaking their software secrets, such as API keys or passwords, which can result in significant harm. Secret management tools (SMTs), such as HashiCorp Vault Secrets or Infisical, are highly recommended by…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-09-12 Lorenzo Neil , Deepthi Mungara , Laurie Williams , Yasemin Acar , Bradley Reaves

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled everyday technologies could help address age-related challenges like physical impairments and cognitive decline. While recent research studied older adults' experiences with specific AI-enabled products…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2022-10-05 Esha Shandilya , Mingming Fan

User facing 'platform safety technology' encompasses an array of tools offered by platforms to help people protect themselves from harm, for example allowing people to report content and unfollow or block other users. These tools are an…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-01-04 Jonathan Bright , Florence E. Enock , Pica Johansson , Helen Z. Margetts , Francesca Stevens

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used not only for instrumental tasks, but as always-available and non-judgmental confidants for emotional support. Yet what drives adoption and how users perceive emotional support interactions…

Computation and Language · Computer Science 2026-05-19 Natalia Amat-Lefort , Mert Yazan , Amanda Cercas Curry , Flor Miriam Plaza-del-Arco

In this work we analyse five popular commercial password managers for security vulnerabilities. Our analysis is twofold. First, we compile a list of previously disclosed vulnerabilities through a comprehensive review of the academic and…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2020-03-18 Michael Carr , Siamak F. Shahandashti

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into older adults' daily lives, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to understand and use AI is crucial. However, most research on AI literacy education has focused on…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-04-22 Eugene Tang KangJie , Tianqi Song , Zicheng Zhu , Jingshu Li , Yi-Chieh Lee

Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) are widely used as an access control mechanism for digital assets (e.g., smartphones), financial assets (e.g., ATM cards), and physical assets (e.g., locks for garage doors or homes). Using…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-08-26 Hassan Khan , Jason Ceci , Jonah Stegman , Adam J. Aviv , Rozita Dara , Ravi Kuber

Using Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for machine learning often influences the characteristics of a machine learning approach, e.g., the needed computational power, timing of the answers or how the data can be utilized. When…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2024-11-12 Sascha Löbner , Sebastian Pape , Vanessa Bracamonte , Kittiphop Phalakarn

While passwords, by definition, are meant to be secret, recent trends have witnessed an increasing number of people sharing their email passwords with friends, colleagues, and significant others. However, leading websites like Google advise…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2013-06-04 Prateek Dewan , Niharika Sachdeva , Mayank Gupta , Ponnurangam Kumaraguru

There is a growing literature on teenage and young adult users' attitudes toward and concerns about online privacy, yet little is known about older adults and their unique experiences. As older adults join the digital world in growing…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2018-01-17 Isioma Elueze , Anabel Quan-Haase

Considering computer systems, security is the major concern with usability. Security policies need to be developed to protect information from unauthorized access. Passwords and secrete codes used between users and information systems for…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2014-02-27 Sharayu A. Aghav , RajneeshKaur Bedi