Perceptions of undergraduates towards cybercrimes at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Abstract

Cybercrimes are violations committed against a person or a group of persons to hurt innocent people and gain financial advantage. Several people, especially young ones, are seduced by cybercrimes for a variety of reasons. The undergraduate students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka attitudes regarding cybercrime are the subject of this study. During focus group discussions, data from 54 UNN undergraduates were gathered using an explorative research design. They were chosen at random from the institution's six departments. Themes were used to analyze the data. Study findings showed that every participant was aware of cybercrimes. The main effects of cybercrime on undergraduates were disruptions to students' academic activity, which in turn caused trauma and depression. In line with the study, the government should make sure that the existing cybercrime laws are fully implemented. Moreover, experts like social workers could be able to rehabilitate repented cybercrime perpetrators through education and counseling.