The Media Treatment of Security Issues and Its Impact on Iraqi Public Awareness of Cyber Threats: A Field Study
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The current study aims to examine the impact of media coverage of security-related topics on the Iraqi public's awareness of cyber risks, considering the growing prevalence of such threats and the expanding role of media in addressing them. The research focuses on the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional dimensions of this impact, using a survey method to collect data from a sample of 400 individuals residing in Baghdad (Karkh and Rusafa).
The results revealed that television is the most relied-upon medium for learning about cyber risks, chosen by 50% of respondents. Media outlets significantly influence public thinking and behavior regarding these risks, with high mean scores recorded for the effectiveness of visual content (4.29) and behavioral impact (4.45). Additionally, the study highlighted the importance of media assuming responsibility for protecting the public from cyber threats, with a mean score of 4.33.
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