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title: Cybersecurity Risks for Visually Impaired Individuals
slug: cybersecurity-risks-for-visually-impaired-individu
url: /detay/cybersecurity-risks-for-visually-impaired-individu
type: article
language: English
entity:
  primary: Cybersecurity Risks for Visually Impaired Individuals
  type: article
  disambiguation: Cybersecurity risks are higher for visually impaired users due to accessibility barriers. Learn how to improve web & app security for this vulnerable group.
  categories:
    - name: Information And Communication Technologies
      slug: bilisim-ve-iletisim-teknolojileri
      url: /kategori/bilisim-ve-iletisim-teknolojileri
  tags:
    - Screen Readers
    - Accessibility
    - WCAG
    - Cybersecurity
    - Phishing
author: Oğuzhan Yetimhellaç
created_at: 2025-02-11T10:02:30.668769+03:00
updated_at: 2025-06-18T20:17:18.742368+03:00
---

# Cybersecurity Risks for Visually Impaired Individuals

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### KURE Information Card: Visually Impaired Individuals and Cybersecurity: Risks and Solutions

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| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Visually Impaired Individuals |  |
| Cyber Security |  |

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## Article Content

### **Accessibility Issues and Cybersecurity Risks**

#### **Web and Application Accessibility**

Visually impaired individuals rely on [assistive technologies](/en/detay/haptic-feedback-technology-b7d0d/llms.txt) such as screen readers and [voice command systems](/en/detay/gorme-engelli-bireylerin-siber-guvenlik-riskleri/llms.txt) to navigate websites and [applications](/en/detay/safe-internet-cf8e1/llms.txt). However, many websites and digital platforms fail to fully comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ([WCAG](/en/detay/accessibility-testing-6a462/llms.txt)), creating significant barriers for visually impaired users.

#### **User Authentication and CAPTCHA Challenges**

[Cybersecurity](/en/detay/cybercrime/llms.txt) measures often include [CAPTCHA](/en/detay/qr-code-quick-response-code-2c1f1/llms.txt) verification systems, which are primarily visual-based, making it difficult for visually impaired individuals to complete them. Although [audio CAPTCHAs](/en/detay/audio-campus-5e890/llms.txt) are offered as an alternative, they can sometimes be incomprehensible or more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

#### **Social Engineering and Phishing Threats**

Visually impaired individuals may be more susceptible to [phishing attacks](/en/detay/phishing-attack-04d94/llms.txt) due to screen readers struggling to detect fraudulent content. A lack of awareness, the absence of visual cues, and the inability of screen reader software to recognize certain deceptive text increase their risk of falling victim to cyber threats.

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### **Improvement Strategies**

#### **Enhancing Web and Application Accessibility**

- **Compliance with WCAG Standards:** All websites and applications should be developed in accordance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
- **Audible and Tactile Feedback:** Digital platforms should integrate screen reader support and voice commands to facilitate navigation.
- **Use of Audio CAPTCHA:** Alternative CAPTCHA systems that are compatible with Braille displays and audio-based solutions should be developed.

#### **Cybersecurity Awareness and Training**

- **Accessible Educational Materials:** Cybersecurity training should be provided in accessible formats, including audio, Braille, and easy-to-read content.
- **Awareness Campaigns:** Initiatives should be launched to educate visually impaired individuals about threats such as phishing and social engineering.

#### **Voice Assistants and AI-Powered Security Solutions**

- **Identity Verification via Voice Assistants:** Two-factor authentication should be integrated into voice assistants to enhance security.
- **Voice Command Security:** Voice assistants should request additional authentication when handling sensitive or confidential information to prevent cyber threats.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. European Union Agency for Cybersecurity. 2023. Cybersecurity Challenges for People with Disabilities. European Union Agency for Cybersecurity. https://www.enisa.europa.eu/.
2. National Institute of Standards and Technology. 2020. Usability and Accessibility in Cybersecurity. National Institute of Standards and Technology. https://www.nist.gov/topics/cybersecurity.
3. WebAIM. 2021. Screen Reader User Survey #9 Results. WebAIM. https://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey9/.
4. https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices