Your Personality Could Put You at Risk of Cybercrime

Low self-control linked with higher rates of cybercrime victimization, research finds

Slow computers infected with malware or viruses can be frustrating, but most people can avoid this with good online habits. Tim Gouw/Unsplash

New research digs into the behaviors—both obvious and subtle—that may put you at risk of falling victim to cybercrime involving Trojans, viruses, and malware.

“People who show signs of low self-control are the ones we found more susceptible to malware attacks,” says Tomas Holt, professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University and lead author of the research.