AWARENESS, THREATS AND PERCEPTION OFCYBER SECURITY

With the rapid advancement of modern technology, online education has become more accessible than ever, enabling learners to receive the same high-quality experience and outcomes as traditional education through a virtual platform. However, with these advancements comes an expanded threat from cyber criminals. Computer security, cyber security or information technology security is the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors that may result in unauthorized information disclosure, theft of, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. Cyber security is one of the most significant challenges of the contemporary world, due to both the complexity of information systems and the societies they support. It is more important than ever to keep yourself safe. Malicious cyber activity affects students in a variety of ways, typically in the form of malware and scams. As students join classes using their personal computers and home wi-fi networks, the number of potential attack vectors has rapidly proliferated. The study attempts to find out the cyber security awareness among college students. It has also put some effort into identifying the level of awareness, and the perception of students regarding cyber security along with the measure of social media influence that cyber security plays in their daily lives.