• An Investigation Of Social Media Usage And Its Impact On Students Exposure To Cybercrimes

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    • This study was carried out to examinesocial media usage and its impact on students exposure to cybercrimes. Specifically, the study aims toascertain the extent to which ones social media consumption naturally exposes them to criminal content, investigate whether the unlimited access to social media creates  an avenue for criminals to exploit users and  examine  the various social media platform  students have been exposed to. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 141 responses were validated from the survey. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed thatthe unlimited access to social media does creates  an avenue for criminals to exploit users. 

      The study thereby recommends that individuals should observe simple rules, individuals on their part should ensure proper anti-malware protection on their computer system, and individual should be encouraged to avoid pirate software, never to share their Identification Number (PIN), bank account, email access code to unknown persons.  Also, University undergraduates should be educated on the proper use of cyber and internet.  Finally, University undergraduates should see cybercrime as a severe offence that destroys individual and the society at large and not as fun.

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    • TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]AbstractChapter One: Introduction1.1 Background of the Study1.2 Statement of the Problem1.3 Objective of the Study1.4 Research Questions1.5 Research Hypothesis1.6 Significance of the Study1.7 Scope of the Study1.8 Limitation of the Study1.9 Definition of Terms1.10 Organizations of the StudyChapter Two: Review of Literature2.1 Conceptual Framework2.2 Theoretical Framework2.3 Empirical ReviewChapter Three: Research Methodology3.1 Research Design3.2 Population of the Study3.3 Sample Size Determinat ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]INTRODUCTION1.1. Background of the study Technology has been the success story of our century and has opened doors for beneficial inventions.  Technology has countries interconnected and the world has now become a global village (Ojo 2019). he information of most people and the economy of most countries in the world have become easily accessible with the help of electronic devices through the Internet and social media engagements and it is available to anyone who inquires, including criminals ... Continue reading---