Strategies to prevent Students academics crimes through Cybersecurity

Abstract

In the present era, media greatly influences people’s lives and has overcome their thoughts and perceptions with its contents. Along with its positive use rise of social media crimes amongst the students of universities is a big issue these days that demands instant attention. By recognizing the contributing issues and applying broad level cybersecurity actions, educational institutes can create a safe digital atmosphere for students. Nowadays social media has set off a vital segment of our daily lives and every person especially university students is depending on social media sites for the sake of information. In this study “Relationship between Social Media Usage on the Academic Performance of the Students,” the main focus is to know how frequently and which type of media content is being used by university students and how it influences their academic performance. Whether their GPA and CGPA have improved or reduced. The quantitative survey method was used to collect the data and a systematic sampling technique was used for the selection of correspondents. The frequency distribution regarding the statement, “Excessive usage of social media affects the academic performance of university students”. 12.0% of respondents strongly agreed, 44.7% of students agreed, 26.7% of respondents neutral, 14.3% disagreed, and 2.3% strongly disagreed with the statement. The frequency distribution regarding the statement, “Social media sites detract the university students from academic goals”, 18.7% of respondents strongly agreed, 44.7% agreed, 25.7% neutral, 8.7% disagreed, and 2.3% respondents are strongly agreed. However, collaborative efforts between universities, students, and cybersecurity professionals is essential in fighting the rising threat of social/digital media crimes and warranting the protection and comfort of student community. There is a dire need to emphasize cybersecurity education, developing a culture of cognizance and attentiveness adopting modern technologies to mitigate the risks related to negative use of social media.