Cybersecurity, Psychology and People Hacking

This book explores the intersection of cybersecurity and psychology, examining the motivations and behaviours of cybersecurity professionals, employees, hackers, and cybercriminals. It delves into the psychology of both cyber attackers and defenders, offering insights into their motivations. The book will explore key themes which include cognitive bias, human factors in decision-making, and the impact of threat vectors. The book features numerous case studies and interviews with hackers and whistleblowers, providing a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity from multiple perspectives. Ideal for tech enthusiasts and psychology lovers, this book highlights the critical connection between human behaviour and digital security.

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Cybersecurity, Psychology and People Hacking

This book explores the intersection of cybersecurity and psychology, examining the motivations and behaviours of cybersecurity professionals, employees, hackers, and cybercriminals. It delves into the psychology of both cyber attackers and defenders, offering insights into their motivations. The book will explore key themes which include cognitive bias, human factors in decision-making, and the impact of threat vectors. The book features numerous case studies and interviews with hackers and whistleblowers, providing a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity from multiple perspectives. Ideal for tech enthusiasts and psychology lovers, this book highlights the critical connection between human behaviour and digital security.

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Cybersecurity, Psychology and People Hacking

Cybersecurity, Psychology and People Hacking

by Tarnveer Singh
Cybersecurity, Psychology and People Hacking

Cybersecurity, Psychology and People Hacking

by Tarnveer Singh

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Overview

This book explores the intersection of cybersecurity and psychology, examining the motivations and behaviours of cybersecurity professionals, employees, hackers, and cybercriminals. It delves into the psychology of both cyber attackers and defenders, offering insights into their motivations. The book will explore key themes which include cognitive bias, human factors in decision-making, and the impact of threat vectors. The book features numerous case studies and interviews with hackers and whistleblowers, providing a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity from multiple perspectives. Ideal for tech enthusiasts and psychology lovers, this book highlights the critical connection between human behaviour and digital security.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783031859946
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date: 04/23/2025
Series: Palgrave Studies in Cyberpsychology
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 395 KB

About the Author

Tarnveer Singh FBCS FCIIS is Fellow of the British Computer Society and Chartered Institute of Information Security, UK. He has served as the Director of Cyber Wisdom LTD. and is the author of multiple books including Digital Resilience, Cybersecurity and Supply Chains (2025), Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: A Field Guide for Stakeholders (2025) and Finance Transformation: Leadership on Digital Transformation and Disruptive Innovation (2025).

Table of Contents

Foreword.- Chapter 1: Understanding Cybercrime and Criminology.- Chapter 2: Case Studies: Cybercrime.- Chapter 3: Psychology and its impact on Cybersecurity.- Chapter 4: Cognitive Bias.- Chapter 5: Behavioural Economics and Behavioural Science.- Chapter 6: Neuroscience, Sociology and Anthropology.- Chapter 7: Social Engineering: Exploiting Human Psychology.- Chapter 8: Case Studies: Social Engineering Tactics.- Chapter 9: Interview With A Cyber Attack Victim.- Chapter 10: Interview With A CISO.- Chapter 11: Interview With A Convicted Hacker.- Chapter 12: Interview With A People Hacker (Social Engineering).- Chapter 13: Interview With A Cybercriminal.- Chapter 14: Interview With A Cyber Fraudster.- Chapter 15: State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks.- Chapter 16: Case Studies: State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks.- Chapter 17: Conclusion and the Future of Psychology in Cybersecurity.- Index.

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