David Modic

David Modic serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana. He teaches Master's theses and courses including Computer Science Skills, Selected Topics in Computer and Information Science, Organisation Security, Human Aspects of Security, and Computer Science Skills 2. He is an active member of the Computer Communications Laboratory, contributing to network security research.

His research centers on human dimensions of cybersecurity, with emphasis on fraud psychology, social engineering tactics, and behavioral responses to security threats. Key investigations explore malware warning effectiveness, auction/insurance fraud mechanisms, Dark Triad personality influences on deception, and gender-biased deceptive behavior in digital environments like online poker. This work bridges computer security with experimental psychology to develop more effective security interventions.

Modic's publication record since 2014 reveals consistent interdisciplinary collaboration, primarily with Richard Anderson and Jussi Palomäki, spanning journals in computer security (IEEE Security & Privacy), psychology (Computers in Human Behavior), and open-access platforms (PLOS ONE). His studies frequently employ experimental methodologies to quantify emotional impacts of fraud, susceptibility to persuasion, and deterrence efficacy in cybercrime contexts.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

While the text confirms supervision of Master's theses, specific student names and grant funding details were not disclosed. His laboratory work in the Computer Communications Laboratory suggests involvement in network security infrastructure projects related to his human-centric security research.