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Individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) face higher cyberscam risks due to cognitive impairments, particularly in executive function. Tailored cybersafety resources are crucial for this vulnerable population.

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Neuroscience
Cybersecurity
Public Health

Background:

Cyberscams pose a significant global threat.
Individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) may have heightened vulnerability to cyberscams due to cognitive and social difficulties.
Recognizing cyberscams, learning cybersafety, and seeking help can be challenging for those with ABI.

Purpose of the Study:

To objectively examine the association between cognitive function and cyberscam risk in individuals with and without ABI.
To test the hypothesis that poorer cognitive functioning correlates with poorer cybersafety and increased scam experiences.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study design was employed.
Participants with (n=85) and without (n=94) ABI completed online surveys on cyberscam experiences and The CyberAbility Scale.
Cognitive function was assessed using the Brief Test of Adult Cognition by Telephone (BTACT).

Main Results:

Poorer executive function and overall cognition were associated with prior scam experiences in both groups.
Worse self-rated cybersafety on The CyberAbility Scale correlated significantly with poorer overall cognition.
Cognition mediated the relationship between ABI and cybersafety outcomes.

Conclusions:

Cognitive impairment, especially executive dysfunction, is linked to increased vulnerability to cyberscams.
Individuals with ABI are a high-risk group requiring specialized cybersafety interventions.
Tailored resources are needed to address the specific cognitive challenges faced by people with ABI in navigating online threats.