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Hierarchical multiple regression analysis and simple slope analysis examined the moderation effect of self-control on the relationship between attitudes toward cybersecurity and risky online behaviors.<\/jats:p><jats:p>We found that a better attitude toward cybersecurity and greater self-control predicted lower risky online behaviors. Simple slope tests revealed a significant negative association between attitude toward cybersecurity and risky online behaviors at low levels of self-control, but this association disappears at high levels of self-control, meaning that high levels of self-control have a protective\/moderating effect on the relationship between attitude toward cybersecurity and risky online behaviors.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Self-control moderates the effect of attitudes on online practices. The negative attitudes' influence on risky online behaviors is stronger when self-control is low. 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