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This study aims to explore the adoption of security tools using a qualitative research approach. Twenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted with users of mobile banking apps from Pakistan. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, which revealed that biometric authentication and SMS alerts are commonly used. Limited use of multifactor authentication has been observed, mainly due to a lack of awareness or implementation knowledge. Passwords are still regarded as a trusted and secure mechanism. The findings indicate that the adoption of security tools is based on perceptions of usefulness, perceived trust, and perceived ease of use, while knowledge and awareness play a moderating role. This study also proposes a framework by extending TAM to include multiple security tools and introducing knowledge and awareness as a moderator influencing users\u2019 perceptions. 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