PERCEPTION OF CYBERCRIME AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS (A STUDY OF IKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE)

Student: Destiny Nkem Ikechukwu
Supervisor: Dr Fidelis Chike Nwabudike
HOD: Dr Fidelis Chike Nwabudike
Department of Mass Communication
Information Comunication Technology
Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State

Abstract

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the perception of cybercrime among Nigerian youths using Caritas University as a study. In this research study, we found out people’s reaction to messages depends mainly on how it is perceived. To achieve the aim of the study, literature was reviewed. Survey research method was used in which questionnaire, the major instrument, was distributed to various respondents in the execution of the study. Samples were selected using the systematic random sampling techniques. Chi-square and simple percentages was used in analyzing data. Internet is used as a channel for the perpetration of criminal spamming activities was the finding drawn. Finally, Cyber laws should be made to govern the country’s cyber space and give the nation’s adequate cyber security was the recommendation gotten based on the finding drawn

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