Slow the scroll: Users less vigilant about misinformation on mobile phones

People process information more efficiently but tend to be less vigilant about misinformation on their mobile phones compared to personal computers (PCs). This is especially true for users who have developed a routine or habit of using their mobile phones. The research team also found that, counterintuitively, PC users are more likely to click on malicious links in phishing e-mails.

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