Nätfiske har blivit ett allt vanligare tillvägagångssätt för bedragare som vill komma åt individers känsliga information. Särskilt nätfiske riktat mot äldre individer har ökat på senare tid och klassificeras som ett av de vanligaste brotten. Problemet i denna studie belyses utifrån ett användarperspektiv, där äldres medvetenhet gällande nätfiske kommer att centreras. För att uppfylla detta har följande frågeställning konstruerats, ”Vilken medvetenhet har personer som är 60 år och äldre i Sverige gällande nätfiske?”. För att samla in empiri till denna studie valdes surveyundersökning som forskningsstrategi. Datainsamlingsmetoden består av en enkät som skickades ut till äldre individer via olika internetforum. Den insamlade datan har analyserats med hjälp av chi-2 fördelning och Pearsons korrelationskoefficient. Resultatet påvisade att majoriteten av respondenterna inte ansåg sig vara medvetna om nätfiske. Det påvisades inga skillnader mellan kön men det framkom ett statistiskt samband mellan respondenternas noggrannhet att undersöka webbsidor och deras förmåga att identifiera ett förfalskat e-postmeddelande. / Phishing has become an increasingly common approach for fraudsters who want to access individual's sensitive information. Especially phishing aimed at older people has increased in recent times and is classified as one of the most common crimes. The problem in this study illustrates from a user perspective, where the elderly's awareness of phishing will be centered. To fulfill this study the following framing of question have been constructed, “which awareness do people who are 60 years and older have in Sweden regarding phishing?”. To gather empirical data for this study, survey research was chosen as the research strategy. The data collection method consists of a survey that was sent out to older individuals through various internet forums. The collected data were analyzed using chi-2 distribution and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The results showed that the majority of the respondents did not consider themselves aware of phishing. No gender differences were detected, but a statistical relationship was found between respondents' accuracy in examining web pages and their ability to identify a forged e-mail message.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of gamification in cybersecurity education, focusing on enhancing email phishing awareness among university students. It compares gamified learning methods with traditional video-based education to determine which approach better improves phishing detection skills. A controlled experiment involved two groups of 30 participants each: one received traditional video-based education on phishing awareness, and the other used a gamified platform, "EmailAware." Pre- and post-tests with the Jigsaw Online Phishing Quiz measured awareness and detection abilities, and a qualitative survey gathered participant feedback on the gamified approach. Results showed significant improvement in phishing detection skills in both groups, with the gamified group demonstrating a higher improvement rate (59%) compared to the traditional group (41%). Participants in the gamified group reported higher engagement and motivation due to the interactive nature of the approach. Limitations include a small sample size and the focus on university students, potentially limiting generalizability. Future research should include a more diverse participant pool and explore the long-term effects of gamified learning on cybersecurity awareness. The findings suggest integrating gamified elements into cybersecurity education can significantly enhance learning outcomes, offering practical recommendations for designing more effective and engaging training programs, ultimately improving overall digital security.

Phishing attacks have emerged as a prominent cybersecurity threat, with one demographic particularly vulnerable being high school students, who are often active on social media yet lack adequate awareness. This study aims to deepen our understanding of phishing among high school students, pinpointing their susceptibilities, mitigation approaches, and knowledge sources. Employing qualitative research methods, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants, divided into two sample groups: those enrolled in technology programs and those in non-technology programs. The findings revealed that while students may not be familiar with the term "phishing," they possess a basic grasp of how such attacks manifest online, including through emails, SMS, and social media. Moreover, students expressed the need for phishing awareness to be integrated into high school curricula.