Cyber Crime

Why Cyber Security awareness is important?

These days, you don't even need to click on an infected link in order to wind up with hidden malware that can log your keystrokes, scan your system for personal files, or hijack your online banking sessions. Phishers frequently spoof websites, email addresses, and social media profiles to manipulate user trust and gain access to personal information. Popular services like free Wi-Fi, ATMs, and public computers can all lead to data compromise, financial loss, and identity theft.. . As we increasingly digitize our lives, we put ourselves at greater risk. Whether you are about to enter your first or final year of college, it's never too late to brush up on internet safety tips and increase your cybersecurity awareness. The best way to fight cybercrime is through prevention.Use the following statistics, stories, and tips to arm yourself both on and off campus.

Social Media Awareness

According to a 2011 study by Experian Simmons, 98% of college-aged students use social media. YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Whatsapp are the most popular options among teens and young adults, followed by Twitter, Pinterest, and Reddit. Social media can offer a beneficial, direct pathway to connection with others, but there are plenty of risks associated with social networking, too. Social media sites leave users open to bullying and harassment from anonymous trolls, mean-spirited acquaintances, and overbearing friends, family members, or partners. One wrong move on social media can lead to hacking, distribution of private photos, or financial scams.

Conclusion

The overall findings indicate satisfactory awareness among all the students. Results revealed the importance of awareness as a tool to decreased prevent cyber crime. Therefore it is concluded that the hypothesis has not been proved to be coherent, i.e., law students are not exceedingly aware of cyber crimes than students of other faculties. It also shows that there is a trend of students who watch pornography despite being aware that it is illegal. Better awareness of consequences will help these students become better netizens.