Humans in the Cyber Loop addresses the evolving role of humans in cyberspace, analyzing how digital interactions and advancements both shape and are shaped by societal, economic, and political factors.
The book systematically explores social cybersecurity, the impact of disinformation on democratic processes, the influence of social media on public opinion, and the implications of algorithmic decision-making to demonstrate the importance of building societal resilience to cyberattacks and to better understand specific needs and challenges in this domain.
This peer-reviewed book series offers insights into our current reality by exploring the content and consequences of power relationships under capitalism, and by considering the spaces of opposition and resistance to these changes that have been defining our new age.
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Introduction
1 Social Cybersecurity: from Technology to a Human-Centered Approach
1Redefining the Human Role and Security in the Evolving Cyberspace
2Social Cybersecurity
3Cybersecurity as a New Frontier in Security Studies
4The Evolution of Cyber Threats
2 Cybersecurity: from Crime to Warfare in the Digital Age
1Cyber Terrorism
2Cybercrime
3Social Engineering
4Cyber War
5Hybrid Warfare
3 Information Warfare and Disinformation: a Modern Challenge
1A Human-Centered Approach to Information Warfare
2Disinformation
3The Viral Spread of Disinformation in Democratic Societies
4The Human Factor in Disinformation
5State-Sponsored Propaganda and Disinformation Based on the Example of
Russia
4 The Power of Algorithms: Understanding Their Impact in Social Cybersecurity
1Algorithms
2Algorithmic Shaping of User Experience
3Censorship and Bias in Algorithmic Decisions
4Commercial Bias in Algorithmic Content Curation
5Political Microtargeting
6Applying Algorithms and AI for the Public Good Based on the Example of
Estonia
5 Social Cybersecurity in the Context of Societal and Economic Change
1Reshaping Society and the Economy
2The Attention Economy and Redefining Value
3Social Media Marketing and Redefining Business Strategies
4Influencer Marketing
5Redefining Power and Privacy under Surveillance Capitalism
6Surveillance Technology in Societal Governance
6 Digital Persuasion: the Power of Social Media Influencers
1Key Stakeholders and Power Dynamics in Cyberspace
2The Persuasive Power of Social Media Influencers
3The Diversity of Social Media Influencers
4Ethical Aspects of Social Media Influencing
5Kidfluencers: Risks Connected to Child Labor
6The Accountability of Social Media Influencers
7The Social Impact of Social Media Influencers
7 From Overload to Overreach: the Impact of Digital Content on Society
1Information Overload
2Infotainment
3Engagement, Emotions and User Behavior
4Digital Narcissism
5Hate Speech
6Cyber Aggression and Cyber Bullying
7The Roots of Cyber Aggression
8Multidisciplinary Approaches to Combating Hate Speech
8 Digital Dependency: Exploring Problematic Internet Use
1Problematic Internet Use
2Problematic Smartphone Use
3Behavioral Mechanisms and Brain Impacts
4Underlying Causes of Problematic Internet Use
5The Addictive Design of Technology
9 Conclusion: the Digital Ecosystem from the Perspective of Social
Cybersecurity
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Dorota Domalewska is an Associate Professor at War Studies University, Warsaw, and Editor-in-Chief of Security and Defence Quarterly. Her research interests integrate security studies and strategic communication with a particular emphasis on social media analysis.
Agnieszka Wroska is an expert at NASKNational Research Institute, Poland. She specializes in the safe use of the internet by young users, and her research focuses on cyber threats to children and teens.
