Social implications of Technology on student: Cybercrime

       By Silver streak pen

   The Students are a vulnerable group when it comes to cybercrime. Here are some of the nitty-gritty of cyber crimes on students.

    Students are often targeted by phishing scams that aim to steal their personal information, such as usernames and passwords. This information can then be used to access their email accounts, social media, and bank accounts. Phishing scams can come in different forms such as emails, text messages, and pop-ups on websites.

     Most students are also at risk of cyberbullying, which is the use of technology to harass, intimidate, or abuse others. Cyberbullying can have a significant impact on a student's mental health and well-being. It can lead to decreased academic performance, depression, anxiety, and even suicide.

       Students in campus are often addicted to online gaming, which can negatively affect their academic performance and social life. Cybercriminals can use such habit to lure students into clicking links or ads that may lead to viruses or data losses.Cybercriminals also use social media impersonation to defraud students. They impersonate student union executives, club leaders, or school authorities to defraud unsuspecting students or gather information for phishing attacks or impersonation.

    Finally, students fall victim of online dating scams capitalizing on their youthful mindset. The predator poses o be a love interest to the student and they eventually ask for financial assistance.

    Cybercrime can have several negative effects on students. Here are some of them.

      Students who fall prey to cybercrime can end up losing their personal information such as email passwords, identity numbers, and banking information. Hackers can use this information to commit fraud,by hacking their social media accounts and use it for identity theft, and other malicious activities.

        Cybercrime can also be a distraction for students, which can result in reduced academic performance. For example, if a student is addicted to online gaming or social media, they may spend more time on these activities instead of focusing on their studies.

    Cybercrime can also lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Being a victim of cybercrime can be traumatic, especially if personal information, images or videos are stolen, which can have lasting negative effects on a student's mental wellbeing.

     Cybercrime can also result in financial loss. When students become victims of cybercrime such as identity theft, they may find themselves in financial problems and difficulty meeting their financial obligations.

     If a student is victimized by cybercrime, they may have to deal with legal issues. This can be very stressful and time-consuming, and may have long-term negative consequences like criminal records.

     Considering these effects, it is important for students to be aware of cybersecurity risks and be cautious of how they use the internet and share their personal information online. Students should, therefore, be encouraged to be internet-savy, protect their personal information, and be cautious of unsolicited emails, text messages, and pop-ups on websites. Proper cybersecurity, adequate information must be made available to students to prevent them from falling prey to cybercriminals.