Cybercrime, its Adherent Negative Effects on Nigerian Youths and the Society at Large: Possible Solutions

U, Ebelogu Christopher; D, Ojo Samuel; P, Andeh Chioma; O, Agu Edward

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“…An advanced DOS is the Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attacks. DDOS attacks occur when a network is gammed against itself thereby resulting to the inability of users accessing the network for service [8], [9]. Botnets are used to describe a collection of computing devices that has been compromised by a certain hacker.…”

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The Heightening Effect of Social Media on Cybersecurity

Nnadozie,

Zakka

2024

Int. J. Res. Publ. Rev.

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“…Botnets are used to describe a collection of computing devices that has been compromised by a certain hacker. All such compromised devices will then be acting as "zombies" as they will be remotely controlled by the hacker [5], [9].…”

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The Heightening Effect of Social Media on Cybersecurity

Nnadozie,

Zakka

2024

Int. J. Res. Publ. Rev.

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“…In 2020, the country was ranked 16th among the countries most affected by internet crime (Adelusi, 2022). At various times, the federal government has developed countermeasures due to youth acceptance despite previous efforts to end it (Ebelogu, Ojo, Andeh & Agu, 2019). Cybercrime is global, not just a Nigerian headache (Idem et al, 2023).…”

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“…The number of Nigerians caught for duplicitous activities carried out by broadcasting stations is much more than that of other citizens of different countries. Ebelogu, Ojo, Andeh and Agu (2019) added that Nigeria has lost its reputation and bilateral trade options with foreign nations.…”

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“…The widespread participation of Nigerians in cybercrime is a growing threat that has implications for Nigeria's international reputation as the country is gradually becoming a breeding ground for fraudsters and criminals. AsEbelogu et al (2019) enumerated, negative role models/parental influence, poor pay packages, unemployment, poverty, weak legislation, and desire for quick wealth were among the factors promoting the menace of cybercrime in Nigeria.…”

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A Socioeconomic Underpinnings of 'Yahoo-Yahoo' Exploits in Lagos, Nigeria

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Ugwuku,

Ashibi

2023

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The study examined the social and economic factors associated with youths' involvement in cybercrime in Lagos metropolis, southwestern Nigeria, and the implications of this for the youths and the Nigerian society at large. Specifically, it aimed to examine general perceptions about yahoo-yahoo (Internet fraud), identify the causal factors of cyber criminality among the youths, and investigate the effects of youths' fraudulent cyber exploits on Nigeria's global image. Structured questionnaires containing twenty-five question items were distributed to gather data from 330 respondents using the Multi-stage Sampling Technique (RST). Findings revealed that awareness was significantly high about youths' cybercrime (yahoo-yahoo) exploits in Lagos; most youths involved in internet fraud have attended school up to at least primary school; a good number proceeded to tertiary institutions. Unemployment, poverty, and peer influence were identified as major causal factors of internet fraud among youths. Cybercrime was noted to have denied several Nigerians opportunities abroad; it has reduced Direct Foreign Investment (DFI) into the country and has greatly impinged on the future of Nigerian youths. The study suggests a reactivation of the old indigenous African value system that exalts hard work and detests corrupt practices and other forms of illegality and social repugnance. The content of Nigeria's educational curriculum would also need to be re-constructed towards equipping the Nigerian youths with sufficient knowledge of the damaging consequences of cybercrime at individual, family, and societal levels.

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Cybercrime on the Socio-religious Lives of Muslim Youths

Shamhuna

2023

SSRN Journal

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Cybercrime, its Adherent Negative Effects on Nigerian Youths and the Society at Large: Possible Solutions

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The Heightening Effect of Social Media on Cybersecurity

The Heightening Effect of Social Media on Cybersecurity

A Socioeconomic Underpinnings of 'Yahoo-Yahoo' Exploits in Lagos, Nigeria

Cybercrime on the Socio-religious Lives of Muslim Youths

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