WRC 1023: Freshman Composition (Hall)

Topic: Impact of phishing on community

Access to UTSA Library Subscription Databases

You can use the following UTSA Library subscription databases to find out some datasets on phishing.
Please note: access to all these databases requires of login with your UTSA abc123 and password

Searching the Database Statistical Abstract of the United States

Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
An authoritative and comprehensive summary of U.S. social, political and economic data from Federal and State agencies as well as private organizations. All tables are available for download in PDF and Excel formats. Check original sources of data to explore more detailed information. Excellent introductory essay at beginning of each topic section. Updated annually.
Earlier editions (1970-current) accessible using drop down menu. Archived government editions (1878-2012) available free at U.S. Census Bureau and Cybercemetery sites. Tip Sheet.

In the search box, type “Phishing” > you should get this result > Table 1428: Internet Crime Complaints—Victims And Value Of Loss By Crime Type: 2017 To 2019. > click the link below for the detailed data in this table.

Table 1428: Internet Crime Complaints—Victims And Value Of Loss By Crime Type: 2017 To 2019

Searching the Database Statista

Statista This link opens in a new window

Below are some search terms used to pull out certain datasets on phishing in this databases:

Searching all EBSCOhost Databases

EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
* Once you log in and get there, click "Select all," then click "Continue"
* Then pre-select / pre-limit “Graph or Chart,” under the box "Image Quick View Types" so that you can retrieve those articles containing datasets (tables/charts/graphs)

Potentially useful and relevant search terms: Phishing or Vishing or Smishing or Pharming or Whaling or Malware

Below are two examples of the search terms / search statements you can use to yield some results containing tables or charts or graphs:

Example 1
SU (Phishing or Vishing or Smishing or Pharming or Whaling or Malware) AND SU comput* AND TI (Phishing or Vishing or Smishing or Pharming or Whaling or Malware)
Example 2
TI (Phishing or Vishing or Smishing or Pharming ) AND SU comput*