SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYBERCRIMES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO, NEW CAMPUS

This study examines the Impact of Social Media on Cybercrimes among Undergraduates of Bayero University Kano, New Site . Faced with the problem of number of cases of theft, phishing, computer viruses, and hacking, the study was guided by the following objectives;1.To assess the awareness levels of undergraduates at Bayero University regarding cybercrime and its various forms.2.To examine the extent to which social media platforms are used as tools or mediums for perpetrating cybercrimes among undergraduates.3.To identify the most common types of cybercrimes experienced or witnessed by undergraduates in relation to their social media activities.4.To explore the factors that influence undergraduates susceptibility to engaging in or being victims of cybercrime through social media.5.To evaluate the effectiveness of existing cybersecurity measures and policies within Bayero University in mitigating cybercrime incidents linked to social media.The study employed descriptive and explanatory design, questionnaires in addition to library research were applied in order to collect data. Primary and secondary data sources were used and data was analyzed using statistical package which was presented in frequency tables and percentage. The respondents under the study were 100 undergraduates of Bayero University Kano,New Site. The study findings revealed that there is a significant impact [the media] has on [cybercrimes].