A short sleep could cost you dearly! Interesting findings from scientists

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, investigated the impact of short-term sleep deprivation on decision-making and threat recognition online. They analyzed a cybersecurity campaign at a large American institution, focusing on phishing attempts sent to employees. Comparing data from the week before and after the spring time change, they found an increase in clicks on fraudulent links from 15.6% to 17.8%. While the exact sleep duration of participants was not measured, the findings suggest a correlation between sleep length and vigilance in email usage. Cybercrime losses in the U.S. were estimated to exceed $20 billion in 2025, according to FBI data.