@misc{bibcite_93, keywords = {cyber threats, dynamics, IT4Sec reports, scenario method, social networks, users response, Web 2.0, Web 3.0}, author = {Zlatogor Minchev}, title = {Cyber Threats in Social Networks and Users{\textquoteright} Response Dynamics}, abstract = {The report presents first results in a study on the opportunity to identify cyber threats in social networks with the help of experts{\textquoteright} knowledge and application of the scenario method. The process of validation is performed by two focus groups questionnaires-based surveys combined with experiments involving psycho-physiological monitoring. Study results conform with the hypothesis for users{\textquoteright} predisposition to hidden threats in known social network environment, related to social engineering. Additionally, correlated dynamic changes regarding studied users{\textquoteright} brain activity during regular surfing and entertainment activities have been also observed. The study provides a promising methodological framework for identification of obvious and hidden cyber threats in modern social networks, facilitated by already popular Web 2.0 technologies and emerging Web 3.0 solutions.}, year = {2012}, journal = {IT4Sec Reports}, number = {105}, month = {December 2012}, publisher = {Institute of Information and Communication Technologies}, address = {Sofia}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.11610/it4sec.0105}, language = {eng}, }