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The Invisible Game on the Internet: A Case Study of Decoding Deceptive Patterns
May 2024 • Zewei Shi, Ruoxi Sun, Jieshan Chen, Jiamou Sun, Minhui Xue
Deceptive patterns are design practices embedded in digital platforms to manipulate users, representing a widespread and long-standing issue in the web and mobile software development industry. Legislative actions highlight the urgency of globally regulating deceptive patterns. However, despite advancements in detection tools, a significant gap exists in assessing deceptive pattern risks. In this study, we introduce a comprehensive approach involving the interactions between the Adversary, Watchdog (e.g., detectio…