Understanding Cybersecurity Awareness Among Students in Bangladesh

A Data-Driven Approach

Abstract

Cybersecurity awareness is essential in the digital era, especially for university students, who are extensively engaged online and often vulnerable to cyber threats. Everyone now depends on the cyber world, increasing the space for cybercrime. Cybercrime is evolving into a severe issue in today’s scenario. Cybercriminals use numerous tricks to cheat people. The cyber world has become a forte for everyone, from the government sector to people in business, school students to university students, and teenagers to adults. This kind of crime is alarmingly increasing in Bangladesh. A glomming threat has already been noted to exist in information technology. The primary purpose of this study was to explore how students keep sufficient knowledge about cybercrime to protect themselves from any unwanted situation. Primary data was collected through interviews, while secondary data was obtained by reviewing various reports, articles, and newspapers. Purposive sampling was employed to gather primary data from a diverse group of university students. Here, SPSS Version 24 has been utilized for data analysis. The study revealed mixed awareness and compliance among stakeholders in password management, browser security, and social media use, highlighting the need for better cybersecurity education. The study underscores the need for improved cybersecurity education to protect university students from growing cyber threats due to their limited awareness and risky online practices.