https://ucs.h-da.de/author/nina-gerber/Nina GerberHugo Blox Builder (https://hugoblox.com)en-usFri, 02 Oct 2026 05:01:40 +0000https://ucs.h-da.de/media/logo_hu12465375348167678909.pnghttps://ucs.h-da.de/author/nina-gerber/https://ucs.h-da.de/publication/2026-nordchi-hahn/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:01:40 +0000https://ucs.h-da.de/publication/2026-nordchi-hahn/<h2 id="abstract">Abstract</h2> <p>Entertainment media offers a unique opportunity to convey cyber security knowledge to a wide audience in an engaging way. This study explores its impact on shaping cyber security beliefs through two rounds of interviews with 39 participants, using clips from the series Mr. Robot, known for its realistic depiction of cyber security. The clips addressed topics such as social engineering, password vulnerabilities, misconceptions about hackers targeting only high-value individuals, and the subtle nature of attacks. Participants who viewed cyber security-focused clips demonstrated increased awareness of social engineering and weak passwords. However, beliefs about hacker targets and attack detectability remained unchanged, likely due to participants’ pre-existing high awareness. Our findings highlight the value of positive role models in media, fostering empathy for victims and mitigating victim-blaming. By integrating accurate cyber security behaviors into entertainment, media can offer a compelling, informal channel for promoting secure practices and addressing widespread misconceptions.</p>https://ucs.h-da.de/publication/2024-nordchi-hahn/Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:01:40 +0000https://ucs.h-da.de/publication/2024-nordchi-hahn/<h2 id="abstract">Abstract</h2> <p>As technology advances, homes become more digitalized and evolve into smart homes. Bystanders, e.g. guests in smart homes, are often unaware of the smart home devices and the associated privacy risks that make them especially vulnerable. However, so far there is limited research on how the guests can be made aware of smart home devices in the household and how their resulting privacy preferences can be addressed while respecting the smart home owners’ preferences as well. To close this gap, we conducted three co-creation workshops with ten participants (N=10) developing various design solutions. Through a thematic analysis of our data, we identified design solutions for smart home devices and beyond, like higher-level applications for regulating privacy and inherent responsibility. We recommend a multi-modal approach focusing not only on the design of the devices but also on the higher-level management of privacy in smart homes.</p>