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Jennifer J. Williams is a Lecturer in Cyber Security Analysis at Macquarie University specialising in Behavioural Cybersecurity. Her current projects include: improving user-end cyber resilience, understanding public support for extreme government responses to cyber-attacks, and tracking disinformation and foreign influence operations. She often provides commentary on current cybersecurity issues via the media.
Research interests
- Cyber Resilience
- Public Perceptions and Responses to Cyber-Attacks
- Cyber-Enabled Information Operations
Teaching
Cyber Conflict, Espionage, and Information Warfare (PICT8080)
Critical Thought and Research Design (PICT8012)
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Cyberwarfare: Public Support for Kinetic Government Responses
Williams, J. (Primary Chief Investigator) & Foster, J. (Chief Investigator)
Project: Research
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Defence Innovation Network Strategic Investment Initiative - Information Operations
Rizoiu, M.-A. (Chief Investigator), Droogan, J. (Primary Chief Investigator), Hunt, J. (Chief Investigator), Bailo, F. (Chief Investigator), Hawsley, C. (Chief Investigator) & Williams, J. (Chief Investigator)
1/04/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Intentions on Cybersecurity Behaviour
Williams, J. (Primary Chief Investigator) & Foster, J. (Chief Investigator)
1/07/20 → 8/04/25
Project: Research
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A revision of Protection Motivation Theory based on Episodic Future Thinking in cybersecure behaviour using meta-analytic structural equation modelling
Williams, J., 29 May 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Fake tombs and false prophets: China's digital propaganda in Indonesia
Nuraniyah, N., Droogan, J. & Williams, J., 21 Nov 2025, Australian Outlook.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Website › Website contribution
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Foreign interference and Indonesia's buzzer networks
Williams, J., Nuraniyah, N. & Droogan, J., 1 Dec 2025, The Interpreter.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Website › Website contribution
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How Burkina Faso's strongman became the Indo-Pacific's unlikely hero – and other tales of disinformation
Williams, J., Nuraniyah, N., Borg, J. & Droogan, J., 7 Aug 2025, The Interpreter.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Website › Website contribution
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Indonesia targeted in Rafale fighter jet disinformation
Nuraniyah, N., Williams, J. & Droogan, J., 9 Jul 2025, The Interpreter.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Website › Website contribution
Prizes
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2024 "Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35" Award Winner
Williams, J. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2024
Prize
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2024 "Best Female Technical Specialist Under 35" Award Finalist
Williams, J. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2024
Prize
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2024 "Best Female Technical Specialist Under 35" Award Finalist
Williams, J. (Recipient), 15 May 2025
Prize
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2025 "Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35" Award Finalist
Williams, J. (Recipient), 15 May 2025
Prize
Activities
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Disinformation in Pacific Island States: Responding to Diverse People, Places, and Spaces
Williams, J. (Speaker), Droogan, J. (Speaker), Booth, E. (Speaker) & Rizoiu, M.-A. (Speaker)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Grey Zones Unveiled
Huang, R. L. (Participant), Lim, Y.-H. (Participant), Williams, J. (Participant) & Ahlawat, D. (Participant)
18 Nov 2025 → 20 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop or event series
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Expert Interview: Data Privacy and Security
Williams, J. (Consultant)
14 May 2024Activity: End user engagement and expertise › Advisory position
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Using Psychology to Understand and Change Cybersecurity Behaviour
Williams, J. (Speaker)
28 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Motivating cybersecure behaviours using episodic future thinking
Williams, J. (Speaker) & Foster, J. (Speaker)
12 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
Press/Media
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How foreign malign actors are trying to undermine Australia's social cohesion.
3/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Australia is considering a ban on cyber ransom payments, but it could backfire. Here’s another idea
14/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Medibank hackers are now releasing stolen data on the dark web. If you’re affected, here’s what you need to know
10/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Optus hacker apologised and deleted data. Is it over now?
30/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The ‘Optus hacker’ claims they’ve deleted the data. Here’s what experts want you to know
Williams, J., Foster, J. & Watson, T. L.
28/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment