Global Advances in Business Studies
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Global Advances in Business Studies (GABS)

Cybersecurity risk awareness in mobile banking: evidence from Sabah, Malaysia

Mohidin, Rosle (Unknown)
Lajuni , Nelson (Unknown)
Lestari, Rahayu (Unknown)
Wastuti, Wahyu (Unknown)
Budin , Dg Safrina Ag (Unknown)
Ogunkoya, Olufemi Adewale (Unknown)
Dewi, Monica (Unknown)
Muharam, Hari (Unknown)
Salmah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study investigates how Sabahan perceive and respond to cybersecurity risks when using mobile banking. This study employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and focused on four main factors: user awareness and behavior (UAB), mobile device security (MDS), banking app security features (BASF), and perceived cybersecurity threats (CT). A total of 350 questionnaires were distributed, and 286 valid responses were analyzed. The results indicate that UAB, MDS, and BASF all play a significant role in shaping cybersecurity risk awareness (CRA), while CT showed little to no direct effect. These findings suggest that improving user education and promoting secure practices are just as important as technical safeguards. In particular, enhancing digital literacy among less tech-savvy users, ensuring that security features are simple to use, and strengthening device protections can all help reduce risks of cybersecurity. The study concludes that a combination of user-focused education and stronger security standards is necessary to improve the overall safety of mobile banking services.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gabs

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Global Advances in Business Studies (GABS) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Ifma Publishing. GABS aims to provide a valuable outlet for research on business-orientated themes and topics. It publishes articles of a multi-disciplinary and ...